Garner, North Carolina vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 22.0% cheaper than Garner, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,675 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Garner, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Garner, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Garner, North Carolina
Garner, NC vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Garner, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  28.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower