Troy, Alabama vs. Gardendale, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gardendale, Alabama is 14.7% more expensive than Troy, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $57,370 in Gardendale, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gardendale, Alabama is more expensive than Troy, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Gardendale
than in Troy, Alabama
Troy, AL vs. Gardendale, AL
Compared to Troy, Gardendale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher