Birmingham, Alabama vs. Oroville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oroville, California is 33.8% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $66,909 in Oroville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oroville, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in Oroville
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Oroville, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Oroville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  263.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher