Memphis, Tennessee vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 2.3% cheaper than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $48,839 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Memphis, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher