salaryBirmingham is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Frisco to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,291
$2,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$2,299
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$162,004
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$642,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$9,572
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$196
👥 People living there
198,173
219,304
Commute to work
20.8 min
28.6 min
College degree
31.1%
67.5%
Own their home
45.5%
65.9%
Below poverty line
24.7%
3.6%
Unemployment
5.8%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Frisco for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Frisco cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $2,246 in Frisco.
What salary do I need in Frisco to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $63,544 a year gives the same standard of living in Frisco.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Frisco?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $162,004 in Frisco, 69% more in Frisco.