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
$1,887
$1,291
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,126
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$49,666
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$158,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$175
👥 People living there
179,898
198,173
Commute to work
27.2 min
20.8 min
College degree
38.5%
31.1%
Own their home
66.4%
45.5%
Below poverty line
9.5%
24.7%
Unemployment
5.8%
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 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Birmingham cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Birmingham to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $55,010 a year gives the same standard of living in Birmingham.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Birmingham?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $49,666 in Birmingham, 103% more in Aurora.