Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Melville, New York


The cost of living in Melville, New York is 121.7% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $166,288 in Melville, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melville, New York is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
669% more expensive in Melville
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Melville, NY
Compared to Birmingham, Melville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  121.7% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  754.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% higher
  Commute
  27.9% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher

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