Birmingham, Alabama vs. Hawthorne, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hawthorne, California is 119.0% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $122,653 in Hawthorne, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hawthorne, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
703% more expensive in Hawthorne
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Hawthorne, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Hawthorne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  119.0% higher
      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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  896.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  78.6% higher
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher