Birmingham, Alabama vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 231.0% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $248,283 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1261% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Birmingham, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
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  231.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  25.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,056.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  62.2% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
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  Personal
  26.6% higher
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