Janesville, Wisconsin vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 10.5% cheaper than Janesville, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $44,740 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Janesville, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Janesville, Wisconsin
Janesville, WI vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Janesville, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower