Birmingham, Alabama vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 43.6% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $107,695 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
307% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Birmingham, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.6% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  265.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  33.4% higher
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher