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CHARLOTTE vs. BIRMINGHAM
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
$284,697
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
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
5.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
71.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.7% higher
Commute
9.5% lower
Health
28.4% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
4.9% lower
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