Birmingham, Alabama vs. Grand Prairie, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Prairie, Texas is 33.6% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $100,165 in Grand Prairie, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Prairie, Texas is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in Grand Prairie
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Grand Prairie, TX
Compared to Birmingham, Grand Prairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  220.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  33.3% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher