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DETROIT vs. BIRMINGHAM
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Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs Birmingham, Alabama

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 14.7% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $64,013 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
50% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, MI vs Birmingham, AL

Compared to Detroit, Birmingham is:

Homeowner

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14.7% lower

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4.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

22.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

12.6% higher

Commute

50.4% lower

Health

49.1% higher

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Personal

2.5% lower

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