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


The cost of living in California City, California is 29.2% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $77,517 in California City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California City, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in California City
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs California City, CA
Compared to Birmingham, California City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  37.2% higher
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher

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