What is a pro or con of living in Birmingham, Alabamacompared to California City, California?

Median Home Cost is 59% cheaper in Birmingham.

What salary do I need to live in Birmingham, Alabama copmared to California City, California?

A salary of $50,000 in California City, California could decrease to $38,701 in Birmingham, Alabama (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CALIFORNIA CITY vs. BIRMINGHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

California City, California vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 22.6% cheaper than California City, California.

You would need a salary of $38,701 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in California City, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than California City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Birmingham
than in California City, California

California City, CA vs. Birmingham, AL

Compared to California City, Birmingham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

59.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

14.2% lower

Commute

27.1% lower

Health

33.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.5% lower

Cost of Food

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California City, California vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

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California City, CA vs. Birmingham, AL

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