Birmingham, Alabama vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 122.7% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $1,781,659 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
568% more expensive in New York
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. New York, NY
Compared to Birmingham, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  122.7% 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
  25.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  939.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.0% higher
  Commute
  104.9% higher
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.3% higher