Muscle Shoals, Alabama vs. Hammond, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hammond, Louisiana is 5.9% more expensive than Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $52,955 in Hammond, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hammond, Louisiana is more expensive than Muscle Shoals, Alabama
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
35% more expensive in Hammond
than in Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Muscle Shoals, AL vs. Hammond, LA
Compared to Muscle Shoals, Hammond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower