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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Alabaster, AL — COL adjusted from Birmingham, AL area + state data

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You'd spend $1.8K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $171.0K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Birmingham-Hoover, AL area
Overall Cost
↑ 23.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,753
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$21.0K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Alabaster, AL

Population:34K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$90K

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:123
Median Home:$414K

Alabaster, AL

The Heart of Dixie

34K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Alabama, this city has a population of 34K residents.

Phoenix, AZ

The Grand Canyon State

1.6M
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Hot desert

Notable Facts

  • •Fastest growing major city
  • •Desert metropolis
  • •Spring training capital

Major Industries

TechnologyHealthcareTourismManufacturing

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Alabaster, AL vs Phoenix, AZ

🏠Housing
↑ 67.6%
Alabaster, AL
$1,664
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$1,124
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 28.8%
Alabaster, AL
$1,156
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$333
more
📦Other
↑ 10.9%
Alabaster, AL
$1,513
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$164
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 16.7%
Alabaster, AL
$504
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$84.34
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 5.8%
Alabaster, AL
$530
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$30.73
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 2.4%
Alabaster, AL
$941
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$22.64
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$531
To$1,390
↑ $859
1 Bed
From$613
To$1,510
↑ $897
2 Bed
From$736
To$1,750
↑ $1,014
3 Bed
From$981
To$2,330
↑ $1,349
Phoenix, AZZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,300–$2,380/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,308
Monthly in Alabaster, AL
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,759
Difference

Home Values

Alabaster
Phoenix
-
Median Value
$414K
-
YoY Change
↓ -3.1%
-
5-Year Change
↑ +30.2%
-
Price Range
$274K - $957K
Calculate payment - Phoenix

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $2.2K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$186
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.5%
Rate difference

Alabaster, AL

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Alabama State Tax
Effective: 5.0%
$7.5K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.6%
$44.5K
Take-Home Pay
$8,794/month
$105.5K

Phoenix, AZ

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Arizona State Tax
Effective: 3.5%
$5.2K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 28.2%
$42.2K
Take-Home Pay
$8,979/month
$107.8K

Additional Tax Information

Alabaster, AL Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.1%
Property Tax:0.4%

Phoenix, AZ Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.5%
Property Tax:0.6%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Alabaster
Phoenix
57 Moderate
Air Quality
77 Moderate
26%
Good Air Days
9%
98 High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🔥🌊🌡
▲+2.5°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
41 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days
▲+2.5°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
41 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Alabama and Arizona on TaxTakeHome.com

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