Birmingham, Alabama vs. Beacon, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beacon, New York is 67.1% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $183,818 in Beacon, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beacon, New York is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
321% more expensive in Beacon
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Beacon, NY
Compared to Birmingham, Beacon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.1% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  378.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher