Birmingham, Alabama vs. Johnson City, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johnson City, Tennessee is 8.2% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $69,242 in Johnson City, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Johnson City, Tennessee is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Johnson City
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Johnson City, TN
Compared to Birmingham, Johnson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher