Vancouver, Washington vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $53,888 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Vancouver, 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)
  79.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.6% higher
  Commute
  29.2% lower
  Health
  34.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower