Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Birmingham, Alabama


The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 38.6% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,097 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Birmingham, AL
Compared to Bellingham, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.9% higher
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower

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