Princeton, New Jersey vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 48.9% cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $86,894 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, NJ vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Princeton, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.9% 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
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  25.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower