Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Newton, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 174.6% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $466,882 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1134% more expensive in Newton
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Newton, MA
Compared to Birmingham, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  174.6% 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
  26.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,508.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  26.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.3% higher

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