Birmingham, Alabama vs. Cupertino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cupertino, California is 365.3% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $348,943 in Cupertino, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cupertino, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2290% more expensive in Cupertino
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Cupertino, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Cupertino is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  365.3% 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
  30.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3,056.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  66.2% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher