Medford, Massachusetts vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 50.7% cheaper than Medford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $73,974 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Medford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Medford, Massachusetts
Medford, MA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Medford, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.7% 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
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  36.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.2% lower