Montgomery, Alabama vs. Florence, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Florence, South Carolina is 3.9% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $51,940 in Florence, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Florence, South Carolina is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Florence
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. Florence, SC
Compared to Montgomery, Florence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% higher
      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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher