Scituate, Rhode Island vs. Decatur, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Alabama is 33.6% cheaper than Scituate, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $49,835 in Decatur, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Scituate, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Alabama is cheaper than Scituate, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Decatur
than in Scituate, Rhode Island
Scituate, RI vs. Decatur, AL
Compared to Scituate, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  32.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% lower