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WEST DES MOINES vs. BIRMINGHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Birmingham, Alabama

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 14.8% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $63,875 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Birmingham
than in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, IA vs Birmingham, AL

Compared to West Des Moines, Birmingham is:

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14.8% lower

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6.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

71.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.1% higher

Commute

24.0% higher

Health

19.1% higher

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Personal

3.8% higher

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