Germantown, Tennessee vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 30.7% cheaper than Germantown, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $55,407 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Germantown, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Germantown, Tennessee
Germantown, TN vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Germantown, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher