Columbia, Missouri vs. Birmingham, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Michigan is 49.0% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $74,499 in Birmingham, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Michigan is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Birmingham
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Birmingham, MI
Compared to Columbia, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.0% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  49.9% higher
  Health
  36.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher