salaryBirmingham is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Garland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,291
$1,813
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,752
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$82,311
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$270,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$4,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$194
👥 People living there
198,173
246,844
Commute to work
20.8 min
29.7 min
College degree
31.1%
25.4%
Own their home
45.5%
61.6%
Below poverty line
24.7%
13%
Unemployment
5.8%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Garland for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Garland cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,813 in Garland.
What salary do I need in Garland to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $63,544 a year gives the same standard of living in Garland.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Garland?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $82,311 in Garland, 40% more in Garland.