Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 10.6% cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $89,374 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Milwaukee, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower