Birmingham, Alabama vs. San Bernardino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Bernardino, California is 44.6% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $176,473 in San Bernardino, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Bernardino, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
329% more expensive in San Bernardino
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. San Bernardino, CA
Compared to Birmingham, San Bernardino is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  352.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  25.9% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher