Torrance, California vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 59.7% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $32,230 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Torrance, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.7% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  35.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower