Food

Upgrade to Premium

DES MOINES vs. BIRMINGHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Upgrade to Premium

Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Birmingham, Alabama

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 3.8% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $211,614 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines, IA vs Birmingham, AL

Compared to Des Moines, Birmingham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

No Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

No Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

Food

2.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

53.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

Unlock with Premium

Median Home Cost

Unlock with Premium

Utilities

12.7% higher

Commute

18.3% higher

Health

19.1% higher

Taxes

Unlock with Premium

Childcare

Unlock with Premium

Personal

4.8% higher

Cost of Food

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Follow Us

Privacy Policy • Terms of Use • Returns & Refunds

© Best Places. All rights reserved.