Rainbow City, Alabama vs. Gadsden, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gadsden, Alabama is 15.8% cheaper than Rainbow City, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $63,140 in Gadsden, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Rainbow City, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gadsden, Alabama is cheaper than Rainbow City, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Gadsden
than in Rainbow City, Alabama
Rainbow City, AL vs. Gadsden, AL
Compared to Rainbow City, Gadsden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% lower
      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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher