Lincoln, California vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 44.7% cheaper than Lincoln, California.

You would need a salary of $99,605 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Lincoln, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Lincoln, California
Lincoln, CA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Lincoln, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% lower
      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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower