2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Birmingham, AL vs Moscow, ID

Change Cities
Highlights
Is it cheaper to live in Moscow or is it cheaper to live in Birmingham?
- Moscow is 13.9% more expensive than Birmingham.

Which city has more affordable housing, Moscow or Birmingham?
- Moscow housing costs are 366.1% more expensive than Birmingham housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Birmingham or is Health Care more affordable in Moscow.
- Health related expenses are 11.7% less in Moscow.
 Birmingham, ALMoscow, IDUnited States
 Overall  Unlock99.1100
 Food & Groceries93.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock107.7100
 Housing27.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$408,400$338,100
 Utilities101  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock64.9100
 Miscellaneous82.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
DID YOU KNOW?

In order to keep your same standard of living your salary can vary greatly - whether you buy or rent, require child care, or want to include taxes. This is why we are now offering a Premium Salary & Cost of Living Calculator.

Our Premium Calculator Includes:
- Compare Cities cost of living across 9 different categories
- Personal salary calculations can optionally include Home ownership or rental, Child care, and Taxes (with details on state and local sales, income, property and automobile taxes)
- Includes the cost of Child Care for toddlers or infants, at a day care center or home care
- Grocery prices, detailed for 29 staple items in six categories
- Difference in cost of Utilities, including electric, gas and fuel oil
- Health Care Premiums and hospital expenses for major surgeries
- Taxes, Fees and Expenses you should know about, such as local car insurance rates, automobile taxes and registration, commuting costs.
- and 100s of other items you should consider before you relocate

Upgrade to Premium | See Example

Reviews for Birmingham    25 Reviews

Birmingham is better than ever, meaning it is beginning to gain half of the stuff a normal city of its size has. The food scene is definitely an exception and is above  More

   |    Reply

Lived in the Birmingham for years. The small city was divided by the historical train tracks into the north half and the south one. The north section was the  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

I moved to Birmingham 6.5 years ago for a new job. The city is very boring in my opinion, there isn't much to do over the weekend except shopping or eating out. Summer  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Birmingham

Reviews for Moscow    13 Reviews

I paused to reread my comments below. What was missing is the heart of the matter, which I’d like to explain now before you read my experience and opinion. While I  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

Moved to Moscow, ID in retirement. Great to leave Seattle and whacky WA state Gov. Small quaint town. Christian based safe place. Housing is hard to come by. Based upon  More

   |    Reply

Development is only a good thing when it's beneficial for the whole community. Lived here for 36 years. It's changed from a strong, middle class community with a  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Moscow


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.