Birmingham, Alabama vs. Birmingham, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Iowa is 0.7% cheaper than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $49,670 in Birmingham, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Iowa is cheaper than Birmingham, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
17% cheaper in Birmingham, IA
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Birmingham, IA
Compared to Birmingham, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% lower
      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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher