Troy, Michigan vs. Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muscle Shoals, Alabama is 25.5% cheaper than Troy, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $85,656 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muscle Shoals, Alabama is cheaper than Troy, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Muscle Shoals
than in Troy, Michigan
Troy, MI vs. Muscle Shoals, AL
Compared to Troy, Muscle Shoals is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  32.2% lower
  Health
  47.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower