Buffalo, New York vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 14.5% cheaper than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $64,153 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Buffalo, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher