Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 31.6% cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $73,170 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Ann Arbor, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  50.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower