Cost of Living Calculator - Berkeley, California vs Mountain Brook, Alabama


The cost of living in Mountain Brook, Alabama is 36.7% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $31,662 in Mountain Brook, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Brook, Alabama is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Mountain Brook
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs Mountain Brook, AL
Compared to Berkeley, Mountain Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower

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