New York, New York vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 55.1% cheaper than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $202,043 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Birmingham
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to New York, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.1% 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
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.9% lower
  Commute
  51.2% lower
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% lower

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