Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 17.4% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $128,749 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Baton Rouge, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher