Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs West Orange, New Jersey


The cost of living in West Orange, New Jersey is 75.6% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $87,781 in West Orange, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Orange, New Jersey is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
422% more expensive in West Orange
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs West Orange, NJ
Compared to Birmingham, West Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.6% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  503.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  64.3% higher
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% higher

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