Maricopa, Arizona vs. Decatur, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Alabama is 22.3% cheaper than Maricopa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $38,841 in Decatur, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Maricopa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Alabama is cheaper than Maricopa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Decatur
than in Maricopa, Arizona
Maricopa, AZ vs. Decatur, AL
Compared to Maricopa, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower