Banner Elk, North Carolina vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 23.7% cheaper than Banner Elk, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,155 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Banner Elk, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Banner Elk, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Banner Elk, North Carolina
Banner Elk, NC vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Banner Elk, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher