Paris, Tennessee vs. Decatur, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Alabama is 9.1% more expensive than Paris, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $54,545 in Decatur, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Paris, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Alabama is more expensive than Paris, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Decatur
than in Paris, Tennessee
Paris, TN vs. Decatur, AL
Compared to Paris, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  13.8% higher
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower