Birmingham, Alabama vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Los Angeles, California is 42.1% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $142,140 in Lake Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Lake Los Angeles
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Lake Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Lake Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  81.7% higher
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher