Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 42.1% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $56,138 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Silver Spring, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  40.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower