Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 24.1% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $118,447 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Charlotte, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  28.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower