Birmingham, Alabama vs. Somerset, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerset, Kentucky is 2.6% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $51,321 in Somerset, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerset, Kentucky is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Somerset
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Somerset, KY
Compared to Birmingham, Somerset is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower