Bloomington, Indiana vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 14.4% cheaper than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $49,667 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Bloomington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Bloomington, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% lower
      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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  26.5% higher
  Health
  27.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower