Birmingham, Alabama vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 36.5% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $136,460 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
255% more expensive in Fresno
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  278.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher