Montgomery, Alabama vs. Ackley, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ackley, Iowa is 0.6% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $50,323 in Ackley, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ackley, Iowa is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
14% more expensive in Ackley
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. Ackley, IA
Compared to Montgomery, Ackley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher