Cost of Living Calculator - Waukee, Iowa vs Birmingham, Alabama


The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 21.0% cheaper than Waukee, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $49,003 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukee, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Waukee, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Waukee, Iowa
Waukee, IA vs Birmingham, AL
Compared to Waukee, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower

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