Birmingham, Alabama vs. Boca Raton, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boca Raton, Florida is 59.6% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $39,894 in Boca Raton, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boca Raton, Florida is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
439% more expensive in Boca Raton
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Boca Raton, FL
Compared to Birmingham, Boca Raton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.6% 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
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  421.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  39.0% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher