Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 25.5% cheaper than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $37,254 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Royal Oak, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  52.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower