What is a pro or con of living in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolinacompared to Birmingham, Alabama?

Median Home Cost is 321% more expensive in Fuquay-Varina.

What salary do I need to live in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina copmared to Birmingham, Alabama?

A salary of $126,000 in Birmingham, Alabama should increase to $172,106 in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BIRMINGHAM vs. FUQUAY VARINA
Cost of Living Comparison

Birmingham, Alabama vs. Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina is 36.6% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $172,106 in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
321% more expensive in Fuquay-Varina
than in Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham, AL vs. Fuquay Varina, NC

Compared to Birmingham, Fuquay Varina is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

285.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.9% lower

Commute

14.1% higher

Health

22.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.5% higher

Cost of Food

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