salaryBirmingham is 16% 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
$2,666
$1,291
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,126
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$49,666
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$158,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$175
👥 People living there
236,254
198,173
Commute to work
26.2 min
20.8 min
College degree
77.1%
31.1%
Own their home
41.3%
45.5%
Below poverty line
7.4%
24.7%
Unemployment
3.3%
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 | $119,170 | $61,730 | -48% in Birmingham |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | $27,670 | -40% in Birmingham |
| HVAC Technician | $71,920 | $48,740 | -32% in Birmingham |
| Physician Assistant | $148,200 | $105,440 | -29% in Birmingham |
| Market Research Analyst | $87,160 | $62,190 | -29% in Birmingham |
| Police Officer | $84,000 | $60,590 | -28% in Birmingham |
| Electrician | $75,930 | $56,630 | -25% in Birmingham |
| Firefighter | $66,980 | $51,050 | -24% in Birmingham |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Birmingham cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Birmingham to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $50,500 a year gives the same standard of living in Birmingham.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Birmingham?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $49,666 in Birmingham, 209% more in Arlington.