Birmingham, Alabama vs. Garden City, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Garden City, New York is 153.1% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $189,828 in Garden City, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garden City, New York is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
873% more expensive in Garden City
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Garden City, NY
Compared to Birmingham, Garden City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  153.1% 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
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,303.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% higher
  Commute
  92.4% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher