Troy, Alabama vs. Fort Payne, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Payne, Alabama is 5.5% cheaper than Troy, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $47,268 in Fort Payne, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Payne, Alabama is cheaper than Troy, Alabama
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% cheaper in Fort Payne
than in Troy, Alabama
Troy, AL vs. Fort Payne, AL
Compared to Troy, Fort Payne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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