What is a pro or con of living in San Jose, Californiacompared to Birmingham, Alabama?

Median Home Cost is 1069% more expensive in San Jose.

What salary do I need to live in San Jose, California copmared to Birmingham, Alabama?

A salary of $121,200 in Birmingham, Alabama should increase to $344,227 in San Jose, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BIRMINGHAM vs. SAN JOSE
Cost of Living Comparison

Birmingham, Alabama vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 184.0% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $344,227 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1069% more expensive in San Jose
than in Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham, AL vs. San Jose, CA

Compared to Birmingham, San Jose is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

184.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

21.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,433.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.2% lower

Commute

70.8% higher

Health

11.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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