Birmingham, Alabama vs. Santa Fe Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe Springs, California is 93.5% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $145,147 in Santa Fe Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe Springs, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
554% more expensive in Santa Fe Springs
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Santa Fe Springs, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Santa Fe Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.5% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  664.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  79.1% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher