Lafayette, Indiana vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 4.7% cheaper than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $95,340 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Lafayette, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  32.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher