Birmingham, Alabama vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 2.1% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $58,205 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Montgomery
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Birmingham, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher