Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Maryland vs Birmingham, Alabama


The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 38.3% cheaper than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $74,095 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs Birmingham, AL
Compared to Laurel, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  39.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower

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