Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Santa Clara, California


The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 210.6% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $124,240 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1320% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  210.6% 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
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,874.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  58.9% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher

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