Birmingham, Alabama vs. Jacksonville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jacksonville, Florida is 24.4% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $93,329 in Jacksonville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jacksonville, Florida is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Jacksonville
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Jacksonville, FL
Compared to Birmingham, Jacksonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher