Birmingham, Michigan vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 19.9% more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $251,749 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in San Diego
than in Birmingham, Michigan
Birmingham, MI vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Birmingham, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower