Cost of Living Calculator - Arkansas City, Arkansas vs Birmingham, Alabama


The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 17.4% more expensive than Arkansas City, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $58,682 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Arkansas City, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is more expensive than Arkansas City, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Birmingham
than in Arkansas City, Arkansas
Arkansas City, AR vs Birmingham, AL
Compared to Arkansas City, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  22.1% higher
  Health
  33.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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