Birmingham, Alabama vs. Oswego, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oswego, New York is 2.0% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $50,991 in Oswego, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oswego, New York is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Oswego
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Oswego, NY
Compared to Birmingham, Oswego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher