Rochester Hills, Michigan vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 32.8% cheaper than Rochester Hills, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $36,943 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Rochester Hills, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Rochester Hills, Michigan
Rochester Hills, MI vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Rochester Hills, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  52.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower