Birmingham, Alabama vs. Sturbridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sturbridge, Massachusetts is 48.1% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $74,042 in Sturbridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sturbridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
323% more expensive in Sturbridge
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Sturbridge, MA
Compared to Birmingham, Sturbridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.1% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  346.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher