Waycross, Georgia vs. Altoona, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Altoona, Alabama is 18.5% more expensive than Waycross, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $59,257 in Altoona, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Waycross, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altoona, Alabama is more expensive than Waycross, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Altoona
than in Waycross, Georgia
Waycross, GA vs. Altoona, AL
Compared to Waycross, Altoona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  68.3% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher