Bend, Oregon vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 42.3% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $28,827 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Bend, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% higher
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower