Birmingham, Alabama vs. Roswell, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roswell, New Mexico is 5.2% cheaper than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $47,424 in Roswell, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roswell, New Mexico is cheaper than Birmingham, Alabama
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
28% cheaper in Roswell
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Roswell, NM
Compared to Birmingham, Roswell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% lower
      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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  28.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher