Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Michigan vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 60.7% more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $139,803 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in San Jose
than in Birmingham, Michigan
Birmingham, MI vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Birmingham, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.7% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  36.5% higher
  Health
  34.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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