Birmingham, Alabama vs. Pleasanton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pleasanton, California is 202.4% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $408,210 in Pleasanton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pleasanton, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1343% more expensive in Pleasanton
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Pleasanton, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Pleasanton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  202.4% 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
  22.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,620.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  40.3% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher