Birmingham, Alabama vs. Herkimer, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Herkimer, New York is 1.2% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $50,594 in Herkimer, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Herkimer, New York is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Herkimer
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Herkimer, NY
Compared to Birmingham, Herkimer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher