San Diego, California vs. Mountain Brook, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Brook, Alabama is 5.9% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $47,039 in Mountain Brook, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Brook, Alabama is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Mountain Brook
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Mountain Brook, AL
Compared to San Diego, Mountain Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  33.3% lower
  Health
  37.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower