Cost of Living Calculator - San Diego, California vs Fort Payne, Alabama


The cost of living in Fort Payne, Alabama is 53.6% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $23,192 in Fort Payne, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Payne, Alabama is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Fort Payne
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs Fort Payne, AL
Compared to San Diego, Fort Payne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.6% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  43.3% lower
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower

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