Birmingham, Alabama vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 159.6% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $194,683 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1203% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  159.6% 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
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,237.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  42.1% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher