Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Potomac, Maryland


The cost of living in Potomac, Maryland is 154.0% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $127,015 in Potomac, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Potomac, Maryland is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1080% more expensive in Potomac
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Potomac, MD
Compared to Birmingham, Potomac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  154.0% 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
  27.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,224.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  53.6% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher

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