Birmingham, Michigan vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 26.0% more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $151,211 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in New York
than in Birmingham, Michigan
Birmingham, MI vs. New York, NY
Compared to Birmingham, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.6% higher
  Commute
  63.7% higher
  Health
  59.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher