New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 25.5% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $44,705 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Birmingham
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to New Orleans, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  33.3% lower
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower