Dallas, Texas vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 25.0% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $80,947 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Dallas, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  24.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower