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DECATUR vs. BIRMINGHAM
Cost of Living Comparison
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Decatur, Alabama vs. Birmingham, Alabama
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is
5.8%
cheaper
than Decatur, Alabama.
You would need a salary of
$61,200
in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is
cheaper
than Decatur, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Decatur, Alabama
Decatur, AL vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Decatur, Birmingham is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
5.8% lower
Child Care
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Food
0.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
38.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.1% higher
Commute
11.9% higher
Health
5.3% higher
Taxes
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Personal
0.1% higher
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