Birmingham, Alabama vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 26.4% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $50,568 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Tucson
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Birmingham, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  30.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher