Birmingham, AL Cost of Living


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Birmingham cost of living score
87
Less expensive
13.0% lower
than the US average
3.4% higher
than the Alabama average
Birmingham, Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 87, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.0% lower than the U.S. average and 3.4% lower than the average for Alabama.

Birmingham, AL

Housing costs in Birmingham?
A typical home costs $101,300, which is 70.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 52.7% less expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Birmingham costs $1,030 per month, which is 28.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.7% more than the state average of $940.

Can I afford Birmingham?
To live comfortably in Birmingham, Alabama, a minimum annual income of $19,440 for a family, and $36,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Birmingham?
Birmingham, Alabama boasts both affordability and incredible culture — allowing you to get the most out of your money. Homeowners can find plenty of housing options ranging from inexpensive single family homes to luxury villas - while renters also have access to even more attractive deals now than ever before. Additionally, groceries and transportation expenses are relatively low when compared with other parts of the country - making Birmingham an excellent option if you want stick within budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBirminghamAlabamaUnited States
  87.084.1100.0
  93.394.4100
  122.0118.9100.0
  27.156.6100.0
  $101,300$214,000$338,100
  101.0%101.2%100.0%
  88.485.9100.0
  82.671.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Birmingham is better than ever, meaning it is beginning to gain half of the stuff a normal city of its size has. The food scene is definitely an exception and is above  More

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Lived in the Birmingham for years. The small city was divided by the historical train tracks into the north half and the south one. The north section was the  More

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Over 4 years ago

I moved to Birmingham 6.5 years ago for a new job. The city is very boring in my opinion, there isn't much to do over the weekend except shopping or eating out. Summer  More

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