Moving from Phoenix to Birmingham?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Phoenix lifestyle in Birmingham, you'd need to earn:
$67,572/year
▼ $7,428 less than you make now
| Category | Phoenix | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $67,572 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$6,480 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,189 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$980 |
| State Tax | -$1,875 | -$3,339 |
| Take-Home Pay | $59,274 | $52,584 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -11.3% in Birmingham
- Housing is -40.7% in Birmingham
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $1,835/year in taxes in Birmingham
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,453 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Phoenix to Birmingham
| Your Phoenix Salary | Birmingham Equivalent | Difference | Birmingham Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $36,290 | -$3,710 | $29,423 |
| $50,000 | $45,501 | -$4,499 | $36,364 |
| $60,000 | $54,653 | -$5,347 | $43,260 |
| $75,000 | $67,572 | -$7,428 | $52,584 |
| $100,000 | $90,601 | -$9,399 | $67,634 |
| $150,000 | $136,359 | -$13,641 | $97,176 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Phoenix and Birmingham Compare
Housing (41% cheaper in Birmingham)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Birmingham rents for $1,050/month compared to $1,195/month in Phoenix. Median home prices: $230,000 in Birmingham vs $460,000 in Phoenix.
Taxes
Arizona has a flat 2.5% 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 $1,835/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Birmingham's overall cost of living is 11.3% lower than Phoenix, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Phoenix: 103.3, Birmingham: 91.6.
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