Birmingham, Alabama vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 270.5% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $314,960 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1638% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  270.5% 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
  26.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,448.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  60.1% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher