Dodge City, Kansas vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 1.1% more expensive than Dodge City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $50,534 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Dodge City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is more expensive than Dodge City, Kansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% more expensive in Birmingham
than in Dodge City, Kansas
Dodge City, KS vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Dodge City, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  37.7% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower