Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 27.9% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $36,048 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Minneapolis, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  60.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower