Birmingham, Alabama vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 44.5% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $274,584 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
259% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Birmingham, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  295.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  38.8% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher