Birmingham, Alabama vs. Hoboken, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoboken, New Jersey is 112.4% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $382,351 in Hoboken, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoboken, New Jersey is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
660% more expensive in Hoboken
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Hoboken, NJ
Compared to Birmingham, Hoboken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.4% 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
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  959.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  78.3% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher