Birmingham, Alabama vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 17.2% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $117,173 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
101% more expensive in Detroit
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Birmingham, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
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  17.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  101.7% higher
  Health
  33.0% lower
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  Personal
  2.5% higher
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