salaryBirmingham is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,291
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$164
👥 People living there
198,173
319,758
Commute to work
20.8 min
26.2 min
College degree
31.1%
42.5%
Own their home
45.5%
39.5%
Below poverty line
24.7%
14.7%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Orlando for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $92,560 | +50% in Orlando |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,670 | $35,410 | +28% in Orlando |
| Nurse Practitioner | $107,700 | $130,640 | +21% in Orlando |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $127,200 | +21% in Orlando |
| Lawyer | $170,230 | $136,970 | -20% in Orlando |
| Medical Assistant | $36,770 | $43,800 | +19% in Orlando |
| Operations Manager | $123,560 | $100,440 | -19% in Orlando |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,190 | $72,860 | +17% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,955 in Orlando.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $66,399 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Orlando?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $78,014 in Orlando, 36% more in Orlando.