Birmingham, Alabama vs. Duarte, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Duarte, California is 97.1% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $157,675 in Duarte, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Duarte, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
559% more expensive in Duarte
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Duarte, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Duarte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.1% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  691.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  78.3% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher