La Crosse, Wisconsin vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 10.3% cheaper than La Crosse, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $94,171 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Birmingham
than in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to La Crosse, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  19.3% higher
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower