Seattle, Washington vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 54.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $54,136 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Seattle, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.9% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.8% higher
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  38.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% lower