Mason, Michigan vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 15.1% cheaper than Mason, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $63,649 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Mason, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Mason, Michigan
Mason, MI vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Mason, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  38.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower