Birmingham, Alabama vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 471.7% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $2,858,653 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2967% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  471.7% 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
  33.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4,406.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  59.0% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher