Birmingham Wins
6
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
New York City Wins
0
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
70
Birmingham
vs
100
New York City
Birmingham is 30 pts cheaper
Rent
50
Birmingham
vs
100
New York City
Birmingham is 50 pts cheaper
Groceries
94
Birmingham
vs
100
New York City
Birmingham is 6 pts cheaper
Restaurants
78
Birmingham
vs
100
New York City
Birmingham is 22 pts cheaper
Transport
82
Birmingham
vs
100
New York City
Birmingham is 18 pts cheaper
Utilities
88
Birmingham
vs
100
New York City
Birmingham is 12 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in New York City to match a Birmingham salary
| Salary in Birmingham | Equivalent in New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $71,429 | $21,429 more |
| $75,000 | $107,143 | $32,143 more |
| $100,000 | $142,857 | $42,857 more |
| $125,000 | $178,571 | $53,571 more |
| $150,000 | $214,286 | $64,286 more |
| $200,000 | $285,714 | $85,714 more |
Birmingham vs New York City: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 30%. Birmingham is the more affordable option.
Rent: Birmingham has a rent index of 50, while New York City has 100.
Average Salaries: Birmingham: $2,400/month vs New York City: $5,500/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Birmingham wins 6, while New York City wins 0.
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