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

Median Home Cost is 1070% more expensive in South San Francisco.

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

A salary of $450,000 in Birmingham, Alabama should increase to $1,291,744 in South San Francisco, 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. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Birmingham, Alabama vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 187.1% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $1,291,744 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
1070% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham, AL vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Birmingham, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

187.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

20.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,455.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.8% lower

Commute

64.0% higher

Health

3.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

28.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Birmingham, Alabama vs. South San Francisco, California

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