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


The cost of living in Monrovia, California is 122.6% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $166,989 in Monrovia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monrovia, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
758% more expensive in Monrovia
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Monrovia, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Monrovia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  122.6% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  994.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  80.2% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher

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