Birmingham, Alabama vs. Novi, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Novi, Michigan is 51.5% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $133,337 in Novi, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novi, Michigan is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
312% more expensive in Novi
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Novi, MI
Compared to Birmingham, Novi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.5% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  411.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  35.4% higher
  Health
  34.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher