Birmingham, Alabama vs. Lewiston, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewiston, Idaho is 24.0% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $62,021 in Lewiston, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewiston, Idaho is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
223% more expensive in Lewiston
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Lewiston, ID
Compared to Birmingham, Lewiston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  271.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher