Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Kensington, California


The cost of living in Kensington, California is 235.3% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $251,453 in Kensington, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kensington, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1101% more expensive in Kensington
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Kensington, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Kensington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  235.3% 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
  24.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,624.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  51.7% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher

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