Birmingham, Alabama vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 60.4% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $152,351 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
457% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
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  60.4% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  486.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
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  Personal
  8.7% higher
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