Hartselle, Alabama vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 9.8% cheaper than Hartselle, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $27,068 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartselle, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Hartselle, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Hartselle, Alabama
Hartselle, AL vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Hartselle, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher