What is a pro or con of living in Birmingham, Alabamacompared to Hattiesburg, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 44% cheaper in Birmingham.

What salary do I need to live in Birmingham, Alabama copmared to Hattiesburg, Mississippi?

A salary of $89,500 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi could decrease to $86,528 in Birmingham, Alabama (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HATTIESBURG vs. BIRMINGHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Hattiesburg, Mississippi vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 3.3% cheaper than Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $86,528 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Hattiesburg, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS vs. Birmingham, AL

Compared to Hattiesburg, Birmingham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

56.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.7% higher

Commute

15.0% higher

Health

18.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Hattiesburg, Mississippi vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

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Hattiesburg, MS vs. Birmingham, AL

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