Cost of Living in Birmingham
Median income in Birmingham is $37,000/year ($3,083/month). Here is how to budget every dollar.
Average Rent in Birmingham
$650
Studio
$850
1 Bedroom
$1,050
2 Bedrooms
Monthly Budget Breakdown: $3,083/month
How to allocate the median Birmingham income of $37,000/year after taxes.
Housing
$850
Food & Groceries
$310
Transportation
$290
Utilities
$180
Healthcare
$155
Entertainment
$185
Personal & Other
$155
Savings
$958
Total
$3,083
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Affordable Neighborhoods in Birmingham
Avondale has become a craft brewery and restaurant hub with moderate rents
Lakeview and Five Points South near UAB have student-friendly pricing
Hoover and Vestavia Hills in the suburbs offer excellent schools at moderate costs
Money-Saving Tips for Birmingham
Housing costs are extremely affordable — one of the cheapest major cities in the US
Take advantage of Birmingham's growing food scene at local price points
Shop at Publix, Aldi, and Piggly Wiggly for budget-friendly groceries
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