salaryBirmingham is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Glendale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,291
$1,864
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,633
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$79,302
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$387,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$1,612
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$191
👥 People living there
198,173
252,833
Commute to work
20.8 min
27.7 min
College degree
31.1%
24.3%
Own their home
45.5%
57.2%
Below poverty line
24.7%
15.1%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Glendale cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,864 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Glendale to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $65,914 a year gives the same standard of living in Glendale.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Glendale?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $79,302 in Glendale, 37% more in Glendale.