San Luis Obispo, California vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 51.1% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $24,467 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Birmingham
than in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, CA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to San Luis Obispo, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.1% 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
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower