Birmingham, Alabama vs. Folsom, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Folsom, California is 96.0% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $98,018 in Folsom, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Folsom, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
613% more expensive in Folsom
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Folsom, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Folsom is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.0% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  741.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  32.8% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher