Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Missouri vs Birmingham, Alabama


The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 2.3% more expensive than Salem, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $102,297 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is more expensive than Salem, Missouri
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
74% more expensive in Birmingham
than in Salem, Missouri
Salem, MO vs Birmingham, AL
Compared to Salem, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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