Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Laguna Woods, California


The cost of living in Laguna Woods, California is 49.8% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $74,905 in Laguna Woods, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laguna Woods, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
341% more expensive in Laguna Woods
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Laguna Woods, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Laguna Woods is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  486.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher

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