Birmingham, Alabama vs. Dexter, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dexter, Missouri is 2.4% cheaper than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $48,811 in Dexter, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dexter, Missouri is cheaper than Birmingham, Alabama
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% cheaper in Dexter
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Dexter, MO
Compared to Birmingham, Dexter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher