Macon, Georgia vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 1.2% cheaper than Macon, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $66,213 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Macon, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Macon, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Macon, Georgia
Macon, GA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Macon, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower