Franklin, North Carolina vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 11.8% cheaper than Franklin, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $44,114 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Franklin, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Franklin, North Carolina
Franklin, NC vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Franklin, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  29.6% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower