Birmingham, Alabama vs. Cleveland, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cleveland, Ohio is 4.5% cheaper than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $38,203 in Cleveland, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cleveland, Ohio is cheaper than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Cleveland
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Cleveland, OH
Compared to Birmingham, Cleveland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  32.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher