Cost of Living Calculator - Montgomery, Alabama vs Forest City, Iowa


The cost of living in Forest City, Iowa is 1.4% cheaper than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $88,727 in Forest City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest City, Iowa is cheaper than Montgomery, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in Forest City
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs Forest City, IA
Compared to Montgomery, Forest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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