Birmingham, Alabama vs. New Haven, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Haven, Connecticut is 39.4% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $135,185 in New Haven, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Haven, Connecticut is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in New Haven
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. New Haven, CT
Compared to Birmingham, New Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% higher
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.1% higher