Texarkana, Texas vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 2.9% cheaper than Texarkana, Texas.

You would need a salary of $48,526 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Texarkana, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Texarkana, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Texarkana, Texas
Texarkana, TX vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Texarkana, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  29.6% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower