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SAN JOSE vs. BIRMINGHAM
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Jose, California vs. Birmingham, Alabama
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is
64.8%
cheaper
than San Jose, California.
You would need a salary of
$35,209
in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is
cheaper
than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Birmingham
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to San Jose, Birmingham is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
64.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
17.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
93.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.3% higher
Commute
41.5% lower
Health
13.3% higher
Taxes
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Personal
9.8% lower
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