Paden City, West Virginia vs. Decatur, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Alabama is 9.4% more expensive than Paden City, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $54,694 in Decatur, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Paden City, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Alabama is more expensive than Paden City, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Decatur
than in Paden City, West Virginia
Paden City, WV vs. Decatur, AL
Compared to Paden City, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower