St. Joseph, Missouri vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 0.7% more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $50,332 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
48% more expensive in Birmingham
than in St. Joseph, Missouri
St. Joseph, MO vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to St. Joseph, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  24.5% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower