Baltimore, Maryland vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 17.1% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $66,745 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Baltimore, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  44.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower