Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, California vs Madison, Alabama


The cost of living in Madison, Alabama is 13.0% cheaper than Madison, California.

You would need a salary of $65,262 in Madison, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Alabama is cheaper than Madison, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
59% cheaper in Madison, AL
than in Madison, California
Madison, CA vs Madison, AL
Compared to Madison, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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