salaryBirmingham is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Raleigh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,291
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$133
👥 People living there
198,173
481,031
Commute to work
20.8 min
23 min
College degree
31.1%
54%
Own their home
45.5%
50.7%
Below poverty line
24.7%
11.9%
Unemployment
5.8%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $98,800 | +60% in Raleigh |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,190 | $78,980 | +27% in Raleigh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,670 | $34,860 | +26% in Raleigh |
| Medical Assistant | $36,770 | $46,160 | +26% in Raleigh |
| Lawyer | $170,230 | $131,920 | -23% in Raleigh |
| HVAC Technician | $48,740 | $58,900 | +21% in Raleigh |
| Nurse Practitioner | $107,700 | $128,150 | +19% in Raleigh |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $124,300 | +18% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,822 in Raleigh.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $64,264 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $92,099 in Raleigh, 46% more in Raleigh.