Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Elgin, Oregon


The cost of living in Elgin, Oregon is 5.5% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $52,774 in Elgin, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Oregon is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Elgin
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Elgin, OR
Compared to Birmingham, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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