Birmingham, Alabama vs. Fountain Hills, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Hills, Arizona is 69.1% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $84,544 in Fountain Hills, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Hills, Arizona is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
490% more expensive in Fountain Hills
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Fountain_Hills, AZ
Compared to Birmingham, Fountain_Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.1% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  542.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  29.5% higher
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher