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BIRMINGHAM vs. SANTA BARBARA
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Birmingham, Alabama vs. Santa Barbara, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is
187.8%
more expensive
than Birmingham, Alabama.
You would need a salary of
$129,531
in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is
more expensive
than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1405% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Santa Barbara is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
187.8% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
22.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
1,674.9% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
10.7% lower
Commute
9.7% higher
Health
7.2% lower
Taxes
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Personal
8.5% higher
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