Birmingham, Alabama vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 132.8% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $88,449 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, 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
800% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  132.8% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  953.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  87.0% higher
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher