Birmingham, Alabama vs. Fort Bragg, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Bragg, California is 58.3% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $118,692 in Fort Bragg, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Bragg, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
389% more expensive in Fort Bragg
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Fort Bragg, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Fort Bragg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.3% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  454.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher