Birmingham, Alabama vs. Greenville, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Greenville, South Carolina is 17.2% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $62,524 in Greenville, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Greenville, South Carolina is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
254% more expensive in Greenville
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Greenville, SC
Compared to Birmingham, Greenville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher