Birmingham, Alabama vs. Newtown, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newtown, Connecticut is 81.0% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $258,798 in Newtown, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newtown, Connecticut is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
424% more expensive in Newtown
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Newtown, CT
Compared to Birmingham, Newtown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.0% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  473.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  51.6% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.2% higher