Vancouver, Washington vs. Birmingham, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Michigan is 13.4% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,695 in Birmingham, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Michigan is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Birmingham
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Birmingham, MI
Compared to Vancouver, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.5% higher
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher