Birmingham, Alabama vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 16.9% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $81,836 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
209% more expensive in College Station
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Birmingham, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  275.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower