Birmingham, Alabama vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 27.5% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $95,608 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Albany
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Birmingham, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% higher
      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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher