Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 9.8% cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $72,181 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Kalamazoo, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  33.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher