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


The cost of living in Newark, California is 158.0% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $270,910 in Newark, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
953% more expensive in Newark
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Newark, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  158.0% 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
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,264.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  34.4% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher

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