Birmingham, Alabama vs. Homewood, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homewood, Alabama is 50.9% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $104,620 in Homewood, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homewood, Alabama is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
337% more expensive in Homewood
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Homewood, AL
Compared to Birmingham, Homewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.9% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  442.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher