salaryBirmingham is 21% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,291
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$109
👥 People living there
198,173
754,195
Commute to work
20.8 min
26 min
College degree
31.1%
68.4%
Own their home
45.5%
43.7%
Below poverty line
24.7%
9.9%
Unemployment
5.8%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $133,740 | +117% in Seattle |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,670 | $57,280 | +107% in Seattle |
| Firefighter | $51,050 | $101,090 | +98% in Seattle |
| Police Officer | $60,590 | $115,120 | +90% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $56,630 | $101,780 | +80% in Seattle |
| Medical Assistant | $36,770 | $61,500 | +67% in Seattle |
| HVAC Technician | $48,740 | $80,100 | +64% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,630 | $102,920 | +64% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $72,760 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Seattle?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $133,583 in Seattle, 63% more in Seattle.