What is a pro or con of living in Spokane, Washingtoncompared to Birmingham, Alabama?

Median Home Cost is 278% more expensive in Spokane.

What salary do I need to live in Spokane, Washington copmared to Birmingham, Alabama?

A salary of $184,861 in Birmingham, Alabama should increase to $240,783 in Spokane, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BIRMINGHAM vs. SPOKANE
Cost of Living Comparison

Birmingham, Alabama vs. Spokane, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spokane, Washington is 30.3% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $240,783 in Spokane, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Spokane, Washington is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
278% more expensive in Spokane
than in Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham, AL vs. Spokane, WA

Compared to Birmingham, Spokane is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

232.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

22.6% lower

Commute

3.1% higher

Health

30.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Birmingham, Alabama vs. Spokane, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Birmingham, AL vs. Spokane, WA

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