Durham, North Carolina vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 22.4% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $73,759 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Durham, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower