Cost of Living Calculator - San Mateo, California vs Birmingham, Alabama


The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 69.8% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $22,657 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Birmingham
than in San Mateo, California
San_Mateo, CA vs Birmingham, AL
Compared to San_Mateo, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.8% 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
  20.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  38.4% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% lower

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