Birmingham, Alabama vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 266.6% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $183,289 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1489% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  266.6% 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
  26.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,358.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  57.1% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.5% higher