Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 35.1% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $97,301 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Fort Collins, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  39.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower