Birmingham, Alabama vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 90.8% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $95,376 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
446% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Birmingham, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.8% 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
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  641.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  73.9% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher