Garden City, New York vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 60.5% cheaper than Garden City, New York.

You would need a salary of $29,632 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden City, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Garden City, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Garden City, New York
Garden City, NY vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Garden City, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.5% 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
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  48.0% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower