salaryBirmingham is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,291
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$162
👥 People living there
198,173
401,618
Commute to work
20.8 min
24.8 min
College degree
31.1%
45.7%
Own their home
45.5%
50.3%
Below poverty line
24.7%
15.5%
Unemployment
5.8%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $95,870 | +55% in Tampa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,670 | $37,070 | +34% in Tampa |
| Lawyer | $170,230 | $127,490 | -25% in Tampa |
| Police Officer | $60,590 | $75,710 | +25% in Tampa |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $127,820 | +21% in Tampa |
| Medical Assistant | $36,770 | $44,480 | +21% in Tampa |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,190 | $75,210 | +21% in Tampa |
| Nurse Practitioner | $107,700 | $128,120 | +19% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $66,053 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Tampa?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $81,400 in Tampa, 39% more in Tampa.