Birmingham, Alabama vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 110.2% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $42,034 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
630% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  110.2% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  822.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  78.6% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher