Leawood, Kansas vs. Birmingham, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Michigan is 1.7% more expensive than Leawood, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $50,836 in Birmingham, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Leawood, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Michigan is more expensive than Leawood, Kansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% more expensive in Birmingham
than in Leawood, Kansas
Leawood, KS vs. Birmingham, MI
Compared to Leawood, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% higher
      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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower