Hampden, Massachusetts vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 28.7% cheaper than Hampden, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,640 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Hampden, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Hampden, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Hampden, Massachusetts
Hampden, MA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Hampden, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  33.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower