Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Surprise, Arizona


The cost of living in Surprise, Arizona is 42.1% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $106,605 in Surprise, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surprise, Arizona is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
308% more expensive in Surprise
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Surprise, AZ
Compared to Birmingham, Surprise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  298.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher

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