Birmingham, Alabama vs. East Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is 86.5% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $634,098 in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
495% more expensive in East Los Angeles
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. East Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Birmingham, East Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.5% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  593.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  80.2% higher
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher