Odessa, Texas vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 10.1% cheaper than Odessa, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,952 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Odessa, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Odessa, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Odessa, Texas
Odessa, TX vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Odessa, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower