Auburn, Alabama vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 22.4% cheaper than Auburn, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $38,781 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Auburn, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, AL vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Auburn, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower