Cost of Living Calculator - Montgomery, Alabama vs August, California


The cost of living in August, California is 34.5% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $100,910 in August, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, August, California is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in August
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs August, CA
Compared to Montgomery, August is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  34.6% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher

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