Cost of Living Calculator - Metuchen, New Jersey vs Birmingham, Alabama


The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 43.8% cheaper than Metuchen, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $112,398 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Metuchen, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Metuchen, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Metuchen, New Jersey
Metuchen, NJ vs Birmingham, AL
Compared to Metuchen, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  39.9% lower
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower

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