salaryBirmingham is 8% 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
$1,999
$1,291
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,126
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$49,666
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$158,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$175
👥 People living there
505,268
198,173
Commute to work
26.5 min
20.8 min
College degree
59.2%
31.1%
Own their home
46.4%
45.5%
Below poverty line
16.9%
24.7%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Birmingham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $27,670 | +50% in Birmingham |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,370 | $61,730 | -38% in Birmingham |
| Lawyer | $138,210 | $170,230 | +23% in Birmingham |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $78,680 | -22% in Birmingham |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,030 | $62,190 | -21% in Birmingham |
| Medical Assistant | $46,060 | $36,770 | -20% in Birmingham |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,500 | $107,700 | -19% in Birmingham |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $62,630 | -18% in Birmingham |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Birmingham cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,999 in Atlanta.
What salary do I need in Birmingham to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $54,955 a year gives the same standard of living in Birmingham.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Birmingham?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $49,666 in Birmingham, 86% more in Atlanta.