Birmingham, Alabama vs. Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fitchburg, Massachusetts is 33.8% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $100,363 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fitchburg, Massachusetts is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
237% more expensive in Fitchburg
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Fitchburg, MA
Compared to Birmingham, Fitchburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  225.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% higher
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher