salaryBirmingham is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Phoenix to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,291
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$181
👥 People living there
198,173
1,642,323
Commute to work
20.8 min
25.6 min
College degree
31.1%
33.6%
Own their home
45.5%
57.3%
Below poverty line
24.7%
13.7%
Unemployment
5.8%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Phoenix for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,670 | $47,530 | +72% in Phoenix |
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $102,520 | +66% in Phoenix |
| Police Officer | $60,590 | $85,050 | +40% in Phoenix |
| Registered Nurse | $78,680 | $100,830 | +28% in Phoenix |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,040 | $78,080 | +28% in Phoenix |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $134,650 | +28% in Phoenix |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,470 | $45,290 | +28% in Phoenix |
| Medical Assistant | $36,770 | $46,830 | +27% in Phoenix |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,893 in Phoenix.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $67,642 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $87,717 in Phoenix, 43% more in Phoenix.