Salina, Kansas vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 1.6% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $52,838 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% more expensive in Birmingham
than in Salina, Kansas
Salina, KS vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Salina, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% higher
      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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  44.7% higher
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher