Roanoke, Alabama vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 3.3% more expensive than Roanoke, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $51,637 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is more expensive than Roanoke, Alabama
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
75% more expensive in Birmingham
than in Roanoke, Alabama
Roanoke, AL vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Roanoke, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher