What is a pro or con of living in Birmingham, Alabamacompared to Huntsville, Alabama?

Median Home Cost is 60% cheaper in Birmingham.

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

A salary of $150,000 in Huntsville, Alabama could decrease to $125,193 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.

HUNTSVILLE vs. BIRMINGHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Huntsville, Alabama vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 16.5% cheaper than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $125,193 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Huntsville, Alabama

Huntsville, AL vs. Birmingham, AL

Compared to Huntsville, Birmingham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

57.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.0% higher

Commute

9.7% higher

Health

1.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Huntsville, Alabama vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

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