Fort Mill, South Carolina vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 28.9% cheaper than Fort Mill, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $35,573 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Fort Mill, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Fort Mill, South Carolina
Fort Mill, SC vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Fort Mill, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower