Benton, Kentucky vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 2.4% cheaper than Benton, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $48,776 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Benton, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Benton, Kentucky
Benton, KY vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Benton, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower