Birmingham, Michigan vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 82.4% more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $91,181 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Birmingham, Michigan
Birmingham, MI vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Birmingham, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.4% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  43.0% higher
  Health
  43.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher