Birmingham, MO vs Westphalia, MO

Westphalia is moderately more affordable than Birmingham, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Birmingham scores 70 compared to 67 for Westphalia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Birmingham can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Birmingham is $893/month compared to $606/month in Westphalia — a 47% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Westphalia has cheaper rent, Birmingham actually has lower median home values ($129,200 vs $215,700).

Median household income in Birmingham is $61,250 compared to $62,438 in Westphalia (-1.9%). Westphalia offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Birmingham spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 11.6% in Westphalia.