Birmingham, Alabama vs. Summerville, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Summerville, South Carolina is 31.3% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $97,168 in Summerville, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Summerville, South Carolina is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in Summerville
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Summerville, SC
Compared to Birmingham, Summerville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  231.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher