salaryBirmingham is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,291
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$141
👥 People living there
198,173
229,359
Commute to work
20.8 min
21.7 min
College degree
31.1%
45.6%
Own their home
45.5%
43.5%
Below poverty line
24.7%
18.2%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Richmond for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $104,250 | +69% in Richmond |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,670 | $38,470 | +39% in Richmond |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,190 | $81,660 | +31% in Richmond |
| HVAC Technician | $48,740 | $59,130 | +21% in Richmond |
| Medical Assistant | $36,770 | $44,490 | +21% in Richmond |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,470 | $42,720 | +20% in Richmond |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $126,810 | +20% in Richmond |
| Firefighter | $51,050 | $60,790 | +19% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,644 in Richmond.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $64,068 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Richmond?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $69,657 in Richmond, 29% more in Richmond.