Birmingham, AL Cost of Living Index

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state rank#163
75/100
us rank#8,270

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Birmingham cost of living index

IndexBirminghamAlabamaNational
Cost of living index8793100
Goods & Services index96100100
Groceries index8898100
Health care index7988100
Housing index7482100
Transportation index7995100
Utilities index10399100
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  • The cost of living in Birmingham, AL is 6.5% less than the Alabama average.
  • The cost of living in Birmingham, AL is 13% less than the national average.
  • Each cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. If the amount is below 100, it is lower than the national average. If the amount is above 100, it is higher than the national average.
  • Gas
  • The price of gas in Birmingham, AL is $3.16.
  • The price of gas in Birmingham is 14.7% lower than the national average.
  • Kodiak, AK is the most expensive city for gas at $4.55 per gallon.
  • Augusta, GA is the least expensive city for gas at $3.11 per gallon.
  • Coffee
  • The price of coffee in Birmingham, AL is $4.59.
  • The price of coffee in Birmingham is 4.8% lower than the national average.
  • Juneau, AK is the most expensive city for coffee at $7.29.
  • Waco, TX is the least expensive city for coffee at $2.79.
  • Pizza
  • The price of pizza in Birmingham, AL is $8.00.
  • The price of pizza in Birmingham is 11.8% lower than the national average.
  • Dothan, AL is the most expensive city for pizza at $14.79.
  • Ogden, UT is the least expensive city for pizza at $6.33.

Alabama average prices compared to national average

The average prices for Birmingham, AL goods and services that are below the "0" percentile are lower compared to the national average. If the average prices are above the "0" percentile, they are higher compared to the national average.

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Large cities near Birmingham, Alabama with cost of living score

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1. Hoover, AL9.68.6 /10
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2. Bessemer, AL12.48.6 /10
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3. Tuscaloosa, AL47.28.6 /10
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4. Gadsden, AL57.18.8 /10
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5. Decatur, AL73.79 /10
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