Rainbow City, Alabama vs. Southside, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southside, Alabama is 1.3% more expensive than Rainbow City, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $50,640 in Southside, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Rainbow City, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southside, Alabama is more expensive than Rainbow City, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Southside
than in Rainbow City, Alabama
Rainbow_City, AL vs. Southside, AL
Compared to Rainbow_City, Southside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower