Tupelo, Mississippi vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 1.2% more expensive than Tupelo, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $48,578 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is more expensive than Tupelo, Mississippi
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% more expensive in Birmingham
than in Tupelo, Mississippi
Tupelo, MS vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Tupelo, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher

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