Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Pontiac, Michigan


The cost of living in Pontiac, Michigan is 10.2% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $82,629 in Pontiac, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontiac, Michigan is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Pontiac
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Pontiac, MI
Compared to Birmingham, Pontiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  48.9% higher
  Health
  34.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher

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