Moving from Jacksonville to Birmingham?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Jacksonville lifestyle in Birmingham, you'd need to earn:
$73,315/year
▼ $1,685 less than you make now
| Category | Jacksonville | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $73,315 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,743 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,546 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,063 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$3,626 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $56,337 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -7.9% in Birmingham
- Housing is -34.5% in Birmingham
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $3,710/year in taxes in Birmingham
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~374 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: Jacksonville to Birmingham
| Your Jacksonville Salary | Birmingham Equivalent | Difference | Birmingham Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $39,041 | -$959 | $31,496 |
| $50,000 | $48,851 | -$1,149 | $38,888 |
| $60,000 | $58,660 | -$1,340 | $46,279 |
| $75,000 | $73,315 | -$1,685 | $56,337 |
| $100,000 | $98,077 | -$1,923 | $72,519 |
| $150,000 | $147,664 | -$2,336 | $104,338 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Jacksonville and Birmingham Compare
Housing (35% cheaper in Birmingham)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Birmingham rents for $1,050/month compared to $1,246/month in Jacksonville. Median home prices: $230,000 in Birmingham vs $282,000 in Jacksonville.
Taxes
Florida has no state income tax. Alabama has a progressive state income tax from 2.0% to 5.0%. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Birmingham would cost you about $3,710/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Birmingham's overall cost of living is 7.9% lower than Jacksonville, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Jacksonville: 99.5, Birmingham: 91.6.
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