What is a pro or con of living in Hempstead, New Yorkcompared to Birmingham, Alabama?

Median Home Cost is 520% more expensive in Hempstead.

What salary do I need to live in Hempstead, New York copmared to Birmingham, Alabama?

A salary of $40,100 in Birmingham, Alabama should increase to $72,307 in Hempstead, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BIRMINGHAM vs. HEMPSTEAD
Cost of Living Comparison

Birmingham, Alabama vs. Hempstead, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hempstead, New York is 80.3% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $72,307 in Hempstead, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hempstead, New York is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
520% more expensive in Hempstead
than in Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham, AL vs. Hempstead, NY

Compared to Birmingham, Hempstead is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

80.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

460.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

23.4% higher

Commute

92.5% higher

Health

3.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

19.7% higher

Cost of Food

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