Maricopa, Arizona vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 26.9% cheaper than Maricopa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $36,570 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Maricopa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Maricopa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Maricopa, Arizona
Maricopa, AZ vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Maricopa, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower