Cost of Living Calculator - Mountain View, California vs Birmingham, Alabama


The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 72.8% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $27,152 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs Birmingham, AL
Compared to Mountain View, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.8% 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
  22.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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