Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 34.7% cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $57,819 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Chapel Hill, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower