Birmingham, Alabama vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 60.6% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $226,494 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
321% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.6% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  400.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  36.9% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher