Greenwood, South Carolina vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 4.0% more expensive than Greenwood, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,992 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenwood, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is more expensive than Greenwood, South Carolina
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
31% more expensive in Birmingham
than in Greenwood, South Carolina
Greenwood, SC vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Greenwood, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% higher
      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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  31.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower