Birmingham, Alabama vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 33.4% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $146,764 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in Dallas
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Birmingham, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  228.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  32.5% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher