Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 21.6% cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $47,067 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Wilmington, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower