Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Black Mountain, North Carolina


The cost of living in Black Mountain, North Carolina is 39.0% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $104,227 in Black Mountain, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Black Mountain, North Carolina is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
341% more expensive in Black Mountain
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Black Mountain, NC
Compared to Birmingham, Black Mountain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% higher
      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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  319.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher

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