Faribault, Minnesota vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 13.3% cheaper than Faribault, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $49,426 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Faribault, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Faribault, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Faribault, Minnesota
Faribault, MN vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Faribault, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  25.4% higher
  Health
  40.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower