Union City, New Jersey vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 41.2% cheaper than Union City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $29,409 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Union City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Union City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Union City, New Jersey
Union City, NJ vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Union City, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  40.8% lower
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower