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Birmingham, Ala.
Population: 242, 820
State sales tax: 4 percent
State income tax: 2 percent to 5 percent
Climate: Mild four-season climate.

 Overview
Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama. It boasts more than 1,200 restaurants to tantalize the palate with everything from Italian to Thai cuisine. The University of Alabama at Birmingham is the largest employer of the city. Religion plays a significant part of everyday life, evidenced by an abundance of churches throughout the area. With a strong history and dedication to entertainment and art, Birmingham offers an array of museums, zoos, art exhibits, concerts, gardens and live theater. Below are the prices you can expect to pay for various goods and services in Birmingham.

Photos courtesy of Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau
Goods & services Cost Goods & services Cost
Home price $236,911.00 Wine $8.05
Apt. rent $717.00 Ibuprofen $5.94
Beer $7.73 Bowling $4.37
Lipitor $121.64 Cereal $3.43
Dentist visit $78.39 Ground beef $2.93
Washer repair $59.11 Coffee $2.77
Veterinary services $35.92 Potato chips $1.68
Beauty salon $28.94 Orange juice $2.97
Men's shirt $20.89 Hamburger sandwich $2.80
Women's slacks $24.85 Toothpaste $2.15
Phone $23.57 Frozen meal $2.25
Haircut $13.72 Half gallon milk $2.37
Pizza $10.56 Bread $1.58
Tire balance $9.18 Dozen eggs $1.29
T-bone steak $9.22 Tuna $0.78
Movie $8.63 Bananas $0.52

Data source: ACCRA www.costofliving.org
Prices are current as of September and are subject to change.

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-- Posted: October 1, 2007
 
 
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