Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Mississippi vs Birmingham, Alabama


The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 23.6% cheaper than Madison, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $38,194 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Madison, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Madison, Mississippi
Madison, MS vs Birmingham, AL
Compared to Madison, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower

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