Los Angeles, California vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 56.1% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $131,612 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Los Angeles, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  50.8% lower
  Health
  34.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower