Southfield, Michigan vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 24.0% cheaper than Southfield, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $68,404 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Southfield, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Southfield, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Southfield, Michigan
Southfield, MI vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Southfield, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  35.6% lower
  Health
  52.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower