Pacifica, California vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 65.9% cheaper than Pacifica, California.

You would need a salary of $17,042 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacifica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Pacifica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Pacifica, California
Pacifica, CA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Pacifica, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.9% 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
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  40.7% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% lower