Trenton, New Jersey vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 21.7% cheaper than Trenton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $54,798 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Trenton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Trenton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Trenton, New Jersey
Trenton, NJ vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Trenton, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  25.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower