Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Perth Amboy, New Jersey


The cost of living in Perth Amboy, New Jersey is 54.3% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $77,147 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Perth Amboy, New Jersey is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
273% more expensive in Perth Amboy
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Perth Amboy, NJ
Compared to Birmingham, Perth Amboy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.3% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  325.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  50.6% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% higher

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