Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Torrance, California


The cost of living in Torrance, California is 148.2% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $186,162 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
925% more expensive in Torrance
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Torrance, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  148.2% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,163.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  74.1% higher
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.