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


The cost of living in Poway, California is 131.0% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $115,522 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
887% more expensive in Poway
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Poway, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  131.0% 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
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,025.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher

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