Kirkland, Washington vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 57.8% cheaper than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,795 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Kirkland, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.7% higher
  Commute
  34.8% lower
  Health
  38.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% lower