Birmingham, Alabama vs. Davenport, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Davenport, Iowa is 3.7% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $51,849 in Davenport, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Davenport, Iowa is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Davenport
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Davenport, IA
Compared to Birmingham, Davenport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher