Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Gary, Indiana


The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 3.7% cheaper than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $48,151 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Gary
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Gary, IN
Compared to Birmingham, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  7.1% higher
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher

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