Wood River, Illinois vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 2.7% more expensive than Wood River, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,357 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Wood River, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is more expensive than Wood River, Illinois
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
29% more expensive in Birmingham
than in Wood River, Illinois
Wood_River, IL vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Wood_River, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  29.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower