Birmingham, Alabama vs. Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muscle Shoals, Alabama is 9.5% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $54,756 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muscle Shoals, Alabama is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Muscle Shoals
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Muscle Shoals, AL
Compared to Birmingham, Muscle Shoals is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher