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


The cost of living in Merced, California is 39.8% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $69,884 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
268% more expensive in Merced
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Merced, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  295.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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