What is a pro or con of living in Columbus, Georgiacompared to Birmingham, Alabama?

Median Home Cost is 39% more expensive in Columbus.

What salary do I need to live in Columbus, Georgia copmared to Birmingham, Alabama?

A salary of $40,000 in Birmingham, Alabama should increase to $40,370 in Columbus, Georgia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BIRMINGHAM vs. COLUMBUS
Cost of Living Comparison

Birmingham, Alabama vs. Columbus, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Georgia is 0.9% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $40,370 in Columbus, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbus, Georgia is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Columbus
than in Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham, AL vs. Columbus, GA

Compared to Birmingham, Columbus is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

36.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.0% higher

Commute

9.7% lower

Health

18.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Birmingham, Alabama vs. Columbus, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Birmingham, AL vs. Columbus, GA

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