What is a pro or con of living in Birmingham, Alabamacompared to Gaithersburg, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 78% cheaper in Birmingham.

What salary do I need to live in Birmingham, Alabama copmared to Gaithersburg, Maryland?

A salary of $113,000 in Gaithersburg, Maryland could decrease to $69,096 in Birmingham, Alabama (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GAITHERSBURG vs. BIRMINGHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 38.9% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $69,096 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Gaithersburg, MD vs. Birmingham, AL

Compared to Gaithersburg, Birmingham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

16.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

82.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.0% lower

Commute

35.0% lower

Health

40.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

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Gaithersburg, MD vs. Birmingham, AL

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