Allen, Texas vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 30.0% cheaper than Allen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $52,472 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Allen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Allen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Allen, Texas
Allen, TX vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Allen, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher