San Antonio, Texas vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 15.7% cheaper than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,149 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Birmingham
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to San Antonio, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  27.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower