Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Chula Vista, California


The cost of living in Chula Vista, California is 97.2% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $98,613 in Chula Vista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chula Vista, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
649% more expensive in Chula Vista
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Chula Vista, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Chula Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.2% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  722.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  44.7% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher

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