Peoria, Illinois vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 2.4% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $143,410 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is more expensive than Peoria, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
19% more expensive in Birmingham
than in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, IL vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Peoria, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% higher
      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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  19.5% higher
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower