Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 15.5% cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $84,487 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Knoxville, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher