Cost of Living Calculator - Potomac, Maryland vs Birmingham, Alabama


The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 60.6% cheaper than Potomac, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $19,683 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Potomac, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Potomac, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Potomac, Maryland
Potomac, MD vs Birmingham, AL
Compared to Potomac, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.6% 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
  21.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  34.9% lower
  Health
  40.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower

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