High Point, North Carolina vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 6.0% cheaper than High Point, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $57,645 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in High Point, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than High Point, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Birmingham
than in High Point, North Carolina
High Point, NC vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to High Point, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  18.7% higher
  Health
  31.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower