Birmingham, Alabama vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 97.9% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $98,943 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
644% more expensive in Rancho San Diego
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.9% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  743.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  42.0% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher