Hamden, Connecticut vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 30.2% cheaper than Hamden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $104,654 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Hamden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Hamden, Connecticut
Hamden, CT vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Hamden, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% lower
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.9% lower