What is a pro or con of living in Irvine, Californiacompared to Birmingham, Alabama?

Median Home Cost is 1013% more expensive in Irvine.

What salary do I need to live in Irvine, California copmared to Birmingham, Alabama?

A salary of $95,000 in Birmingham, Alabama should increase to $227,272 in Irvine, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BIRMINGHAM vs. IRVINE
Cost of Living Comparison

Birmingham, Alabama vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 139.2% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $227,272 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1013% more expensive in Irvine
than in Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham, AL vs. Irvine, CA

Compared to Birmingham, Irvine is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

139.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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13.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,221.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.7% lower

Commute

25.6% higher

Health

23.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Birmingham, Alabama vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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