salaryBirmingham is 23% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Newark to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,291
$1,867
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,573
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$56,147
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$373,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$7,262
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$143
👥 People living there
198,173
310,178
Commute to work
20.8 min
32.6 min
College degree
31.1%
19.7%
Own their home
45.5%
24.4%
Below poverty line
24.7%
23.4%
Unemployment
5.8%
11.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Newark for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | Newark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $51,050 | $106,420 | +108% in Newark |
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $109,720 | +78% in Newark |
| Police Officer | $60,590 | $105,540 | +74% in Newark |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,670 | $47,610 | +72% in Newark |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,190 | $100,520 | +62% in Newark |
| HVAC Technician | $48,740 | $77,990 | +60% in Newark |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $167,650 | +59% in Newark |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,630 | $96,900 | +55% in Newark |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Newark cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 23% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in Newark to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $73,696 a year gives the same standard of living in Newark.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Newark?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $56,147 in Newark, 12% more in Newark.