Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
14% cheaper
Birmingham is 14% more affordable than Las Vegas. A $75,000 salary in Las Vegas is equivalent to $64,604 in Birmingham.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Alabama salaries · Nevada salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Birmingham has a housing index of 67 while Las Vegas sits at 106 (national average = 100). The median home in Birmingham costs $165,000 compared to $350,000 in Las Vegas, a difference of $185,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,000 in Birmingham versus $1,400 in Las Vegas.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Birmingham scores 96 while Las Vegas scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Birmingham (91) are lower than Las Vegas (96).
Median household income in Birmingham is $38,178 compared to $56,415 in Las Vegas. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Birmingham.
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