Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 12.5% cheaper than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $32,380 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Chattanooga, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  21.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower