salaryBirmingham is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Dallas to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,291
$1,760
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,691
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$76,054
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$320,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$5,075
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$160
👥 People living there
198,173
1,307,930
Commute to work
20.8 min
25.7 min
College degree
31.1%
38.2%
Own their home
45.5%
42.4%
Below poverty line
24.7%
16.7%
Unemployment
5.8%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Dallas for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | Dallas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $101,870 | +65% in Dallas |
| Police Officer | $60,590 | $92,910 | +53% in Dallas |
| Registered Nurse | $78,680 | $101,420 | +29% in Dallas |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $134,900 | +28% in Dallas |
| Firefighter | $51,050 | $64,900 | +27% in Dallas |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $99,470 | $122,520 | +23% in Dallas |
| HVAC Technician | $48,740 | $59,560 | +22% in Dallas |
| Nurse Practitioner | $107,700 | $130,980 | +22% in Dallas |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Dallas cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,760 in Dallas.
What salary do I need in Dallas to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $67,494 a year gives the same standard of living in Dallas.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Dallas?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $76,054 in Dallas, 35% more in Dallas.