Birmingham, Alabama vs. Foster City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foster City, California is 266.3% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $274,736 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1532% more expensive in Foster City
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Foster City, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  266.3% 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
  25.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,237.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  68.1% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.0% higher