Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Birmingham, Alabama


The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 38.7% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $30,648 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Birmingham, AL
Compared to Palm Desert, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  39.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower

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