salaryBirmingham is 13% 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
$2,087
$1,291
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,126
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$49,666
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$158,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$175
👥 People living there
394,432
198,173
Commute to work
28.6 min
20.8 min
College degree
33.6%
31.1%
Own their home
62.4%
45.5%
Below poverty line
11.9%
24.7%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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 | Aurora | Birmingham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $113,760 | $61,730 | -46% in Birmingham |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $51,050 | -42% in Birmingham |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $60,590 | -41% in Birmingham |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $62,190 | -37% in Birmingham |
| HVAC Technician | $71,580 | $48,740 | -32% in Birmingham |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $27,670 | -30% in Birmingham |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,110 | $35,470 | -28% in Birmingham |
| Medical Assistant | $49,700 | $36,770 | -26% in Birmingham |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Birmingham cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Birmingham to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $51,981 a year gives the same standard of living in Birmingham.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Birmingham?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $49,666 in Birmingham, 92% more in Aurora.