Chester, South Carolina vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 2.1% cheaper than Chester, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $32,317 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Chester, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Chester, South Carolina
Chester, SC vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Chester, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher