Irving, Texas vs. Bessemer, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bessemer, Alabama is 26.1% cheaper than Irving, Texas.

You would need a salary of $55,441 in Bessemer, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Irving, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bessemer, Alabama is cheaper than Irving, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Bessemer
than in Irving, Texas
Irving, TX vs. Bessemer, AL
Compared to Irving, Bessemer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  24.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower