Rainbow City, Alabama vs. Mountain Brook, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Brook, Alabama is 75.5% more expensive than Rainbow City, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $87,733 in Mountain Brook, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Rainbow City, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Brook, Alabama is more expensive than Rainbow City, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
279% more expensive in Mountain Brook
than in Rainbow City, Alabama
Rainbow City, AL vs. Mountain Brook, AL
Compared to Rainbow City, Mountain Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.5% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  337.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher