Eureka, California vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 26.6% cheaper than Eureka, California.

You would need a salary of $36,676 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Eureka, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Eureka, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Eureka, California
Eureka, CA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Eureka, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% lower
      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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower