Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Alpine, California


The cost of living in Alpine, California is 115.6% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $161,691 in Alpine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpine, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
764% more expensive in Alpine
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Alpine, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Alpine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  115.6% higher
      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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  898.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  47.7% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher

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