Waterloo, Iowa vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 5.1% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $105,139 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% more expensive in Birmingham
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Waterloo, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  37.5% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower