salaryBirmingham is 7% 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
$1,932
$1,291
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,126
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$49,666
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$158,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$175
👥 People living there
979,539
198,173
Commute to work
23.7 min
20.8 min
College degree
59.6%
31.1%
Own their home
43.4%
45.5%
Below poverty line
12%
24.7%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin 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 | Austin | Birmingham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $105,480 | $61,730 | -41% in Birmingham |
| Police Officer | $82,290 | $60,590 | -26% in Birmingham |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,460 | $62,190 | -23% in Birmingham |
| Physician Assistant | $134,550 | $105,440 | -22% in Birmingham |
| HVAC Technician | $60,820 | $48,740 | -20% in Birmingham |
| Medical Assistant | $45,820 | $36,770 | -20% in Birmingham |
| Registered Nurse | $97,890 | $78,680 | -20% in Birmingham |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,050 | $107,700 | -16% in Birmingham |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Birmingham cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,932 in Austin.
What salary do I need in Birmingham to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $56,071 a year gives the same standard of living in Birmingham.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Birmingham?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $49,666 in Birmingham, 103% more in Austin.