Muscle Shoals, Alabama vs. Derby, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Derby, Kansas is 6.8% more expensive than Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $53,378 in Derby, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Derby, Kansas is more expensive than Muscle Shoals, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Derby
than in Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Muscle Shoals, AL vs. Derby, KS
Compared to Muscle Shoals, Derby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher