salaryBirmingham is 21% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Huntington Beach to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,291
$2,987
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$2,696
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$130,411
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$1,100,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$6,234
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$108
👥 People living there
198,173
195,240
Commute to work
20.8 min
28.4 min
College degree
31.1%
49%
Own their home
45.5%
55.4%
Below poverty line
24.7%
7.8%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Huntington Beach for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Huntington Beach cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $2,987 in Huntington Beach.
What salary do I need in Huntington Beach to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $72,489 a year gives the same standard of living in Huntington Beach.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Huntington Beach?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $130,411 in Huntington Beach, 62% more in Huntington Beach.
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