Midland, Texas vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 17.4% cheaper than Midland, Texas.

You would need a salary of $82,552 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Midland, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Midland, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Midland, Texas
Midland, TX vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Midland, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  18.7% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower