Jacksonville, North Carolina vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 8.7% cheaper than Jacksonville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $45,657 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Jacksonville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Jacksonville, North Carolina
Jacksonville, NC vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Jacksonville, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  22.1% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower