Los Gatos, California vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 77.2% cheaper than Los Gatos, California.

You would need a salary of $11,421 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Gatos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Los Gatos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Los Gatos, California
Los Gatos, CA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Los Gatos, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.2% 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
  22.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  40.9% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower