Birmingham, Alabama vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 43.1% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $107,299 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
334% more expensive in Colorado Springs
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Birmingham, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  339.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  32.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher