Lexington, North Carolina vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 8.4% cheaper than Lexington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $27,494 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Lexington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Lexington, North Carolina
Lexington, NC vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Lexington, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower