Birmingham, Alabama vs. Brooklyn, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 144.0% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $142,002 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
772% more expensive in Brooklyn
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Birmingham, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  144.0% 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
  26.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,069.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.1% higher
  Commute
  117.9% higher
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.3% higher