Cost of Living Calculator - Ferndale, Michigan vs Birmingham, Alabama


The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 21.8% cheaper than Ferndale, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $58,657 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Ferndale, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Ferndale, Michigan
Ferndale, MI vs Birmingham, AL
Compared to Ferndale, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  52.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower

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