Birmingham, Alabama vs. Edison, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Edison, New Jersey is 71.6% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $85,799 in Edison, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Edison, New Jersey is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
380% more expensive in Edison
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Edison, NJ
Compared to Birmingham, Edison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.6% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  495.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  67.1% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% higher