salaryBirmingham is 11% 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
$1,648
$1,291
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,126
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$49,666
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$158,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$175
👥 People living there
397,742
198,173
Commute to work
26.6 min
20.8 min
College degree
32.6%
31.1%
Own their home
54.3%
45.5%
Below poverty line
12.9%
24.7%
Unemployment
5.7%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington 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 | Arlington | Birmingham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $101,870 | $61,730 | -39% in Birmingham |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $60,590 | -35% in Birmingham |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $78,680 | -22% in Birmingham |
| Physician Assistant | $134,900 | $105,440 | -22% in Birmingham |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $51,050 | -21% in Birmingham |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $99,470 | -19% in Birmingham |
| HVAC Technician | $59,560 | $48,740 | -18% in Birmingham |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,980 | $107,700 | -18% in Birmingham |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Birmingham cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Birmingham to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $53,338 a year gives the same standard of living in Birmingham.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Birmingham?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $49,666 in Birmingham, 63% more in Arlington.