Birmingham, Alabama vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 102.6% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $143,876 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
548% more expensive in Boston
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Birmingham, Boston is:
  Homeowner
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  102.6% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  820.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  49.1% higher
  Health
  26.5% lower
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  Personal
  36.6% higher
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