Macon, Georgia vs. Bessemer, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bessemer, Alabama is 1.6% cheaper than Macon, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $49,217 in Bessemer, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Macon, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bessemer, Alabama is cheaper than Macon, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Bessemer
than in Macon, Georgia
Macon, GA vs. Bessemer, AL
Compared to Macon, Bessemer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher