Cost of Living Calculator - Monterey Park, California vs Birmingham, Alabama


The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 53.1% cheaper than Monterey Park, California.

You would need a salary of $35,155 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Monterey Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Monterey Park, California
Monterey Park, CA vs Birmingham, AL
Compared to Monterey Park, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.1% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  44.6% lower
  Health
  40.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower

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