Santa Rosa, California vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 46.7% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $90,691 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Santa Rosa, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% 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
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower