Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 11.8% cheaper than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $88,228 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Grand Forks, 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower