St. Petersburg, Florida vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 24.6% cheaper than St. Petersburg, Florida.

You would need a salary of $64,089 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than St. Petersburg, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Birmingham
than in St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg, FL vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to St. Petersburg, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower