Birmingham, Alabama vs. Florence, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Florence, Alabama is 4.9% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $78,666 in Florence, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Florence, Alabama is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Florence
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Florence, AL
Compared to Birmingham, Florence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher