Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Birmingham, Alabama


The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 34.7% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $48,948 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Birmingham, AL
Compared to Anchorage, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.2% lower

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