Columbia, South Carolina vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 10.4% cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,575 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Columbia, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  15.7% higher
  Health
  5.8% higher
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  Personal
  7.4% lower
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