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SAN FRANCISCO vs. BIRMINGHAM
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San Francisco, California vs. Birmingham, Alabama
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is
69.0%
cheaper
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$68,254
in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is
cheaper
than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Birmingham
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to San Francisco, Birmingham is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
69.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
20.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
95.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.6% higher
Commute
44.1% lower
Health
6.2% higher
Taxes
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Personal
21.6% lower
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