Staten Island, New York vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 51.1% cheaper than Staten Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $36,676 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Staten Island, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Staten Island, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Staten Island, New York
Staten Island, NY vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Staten Island, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.1% 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
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.2% lower
  Commute
  51.7% lower
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower