Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Alabaster, Alabama


The cost of living in Alabaster, Alabama is 27.3% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $95,509 in Alabaster, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alabaster, Alabama is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Alabaster
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Alabaster, AL
Compared to Birmingham, Alabaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher

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