Cost of Living Calculator - Stanford, California vs Birmingham, Alabama


The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 82.9% cheaper than Stanford, California.

You would need a salary of $35,935 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanford, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Stanford, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Stanford, California
Stanford, CA vs Birmingham, AL
Compared to Stanford, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.9% 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
  25.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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