Cost of Living Calculator - Long Beach, California vs Birmingham, Alabama


The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 52.4% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $23,790 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs Birmingham, AL
Compared to Long Beach, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.4% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  44.0% lower
  Health
  40.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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