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


The cost of living in Vista, California is 94.7% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $146,037 in Vista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vista, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
686% more expensive in Vista
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Vista, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.7% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  731.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  36.8% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher

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