Merrick, New York vs. Orange Beach, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orange Beach, Alabama is 31.6% cheaper than Merrick, New York.

You would need a salary of $34,196 in Orange Beach, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrick, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange Beach, Alabama is cheaper than Merrick, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Orange Beach
than in Merrick, New York
Merrick, NY vs. Orange Beach, AL
Compared to Merrick, Orange Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% lower
  Commute
  53.8% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower