Nome, Alaska vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 34.9% cheaper than Nome, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $32,573 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Nome, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Nome, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Nome, Alaska
Nome, AK vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Nome, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.8% lower
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower