salaryBirmingham is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Birmingham to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,291
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,126
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$49,666
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$158,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$175
👥 People living there
562,218
198,173
Commute to work
22.4 min
20.8 min
College degree
39.2%
31.1%
Own their home
61.8%
45.5%
Below poverty line
15.5%
24.7%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Birmingham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $114,610 | $170,230 | +49% in Birmingham |
| Dental Hygienist | $95,900 | $61,730 | -36% in Birmingham |
| Operations Manager | $94,640 | $123,560 | +31% in Birmingham |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $27,670 | -27% in Birmingham |
| Physician Assistant | $139,920 | $105,440 | -25% in Birmingham |
| Nurse Practitioner | $140,950 | $107,700 | -24% in Birmingham |
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $51,050 | +20% in Birmingham |
| Registered Nurse | $96,040 | $78,680 | -18% in Birmingham |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Birmingham cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,401 in Albuquerque.
What salary do I need in Birmingham to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $57,550 a year gives the same standard of living in Birmingham.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Birmingham?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $49,666 in Birmingham, 48% more in Albuquerque.
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