Arvada, Colorado vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 42.5% cheaper than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $28,740 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Arvada, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  45.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower