Birmingham, Alabama vs. Olive Branch, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olive Branch, Mississippi is 26.6% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $63,276 in Olive Branch, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olive Branch, Mississippi is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
217% more expensive in Olive Branch
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Olive Branch, MS
Compared to Birmingham, Olive Branch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  218.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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