Birmingham, Alabama vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 111.9% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $105,945 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, 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
722% more expensive in San Diego
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Birmingham, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.9% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  886.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  36.0% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher