Birmingham, Michigan vs. Piedmont, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Piedmont, California is 168.4% more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $134,193 in Piedmont, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Piedmont, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
308% more expensive in Piedmont
than in Birmingham, Michigan
Birmingham, MI vs. Piedmont, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Piedmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  168.4% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  344.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  46.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher