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City Comparison

New York is 55% more expensive

New York
0

cheaper categories

Tied
0

categories

Birmingham
6

cheaper categories

Category Breakdown

Overall Cost
125
New York
55 pts pricier
70
Birmingham
Cheaper
Rent
180
New York
130 pts pricier
50
Birmingham
Cheaper
Groceries
105
New York
11 pts pricier
94
Birmingham
Cheaper
Restaurants
115
New York
37 pts pricier
78
Birmingham
Cheaper
Transport
95
New York
13 pts pricier
82
Birmingham
Cheaper
Utilities
110
New York
22 pts pricier
88
Birmingham
Cheaper

Salary Equivalence

How much you'd need in Birmingham to match a New York salary

Salary in New YorkEquivalent in BirminghamDifference
£30,000£16,800£13,200 less
£40,000£22,400£17,600 less
£50,000£28,000£22,000 less
£60,000£33,600£26,400 less
£80,000£44,800£35,200 less
£100,000£56,000£44,000 less

New York vs Birmingham: Summary

The overall cost of living differs by 55%. Birmingham is the more affordable option.

Rent: New York has a rent index of 180, while Birmingham has 50.

Average Salaries: New York: £4,345/month vs Birmingham: £2,400/month (both in GBP).

Out of 6 categories, New York wins 0, while Birmingham wins 6.

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