Birmingham, Alabama vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 76.8% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $212,100 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
511% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.8% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  534.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  47.2% higher
  Health
  28.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher