Decatur, Georgia vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 25.6% cheaper than Decatur, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $37,181 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Decatur, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, GA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Decatur, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  24.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower