Birmingham, Alabama vs. Collingswood, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Collingswood, New Jersey is 36.1% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $68,032 in Collingswood, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Collingswood, New Jersey is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
223% more expensive in Collingswood
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Collingswood, NJ
Compared to Birmingham, Collingswood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  278.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher