Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Birmingham, Alabama


The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 35.8% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $76,983 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Birmingham, AL
Compared to Tacoma, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.0% higher
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  38.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% lower

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