Plainfield, Indiana vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 19.1% cheaper than Plainfield, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $40,438 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Plainfield, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Plainfield, Indiana
Plainfield, IN vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Plainfield, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower