Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 16.7% cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $108,262 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Sioux Falls, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower