Birmingham, Alabama vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 121.7% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $88,666 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
713% more expensive in Seattle
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Birmingham, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  121.7% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  991.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.9% lower
  Commute
  55.5% higher
  Health
  27.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.1% higher