Waterbury, Connecticut vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 22.8% cheaper than Waterbury, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $38,583 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Waterbury, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Waterbury, Connecticut
Waterbury, CT vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Waterbury, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.9% lower