St. Louis, Missouri vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 8.5% cheaper than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $68,652 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Birmingham
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to St. Louis, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher