Birmingham, Alabama vs. Canadian Lakes, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Canadian Lakes, Michigan is 7.5% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $80,647 in Canadian Lakes, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Canadian Lakes, Michigan is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Canadian Lakes
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Canadian Lakes, MI
Compared to Birmingham, Canadian Lakes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  32.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower