salaryBirmingham is 26% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,291
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$127
👥 People living there
198,173
439,418
Commute to work
20.8 min
29.8 min
College degree
31.1%
48.7%
Own their home
45.5%
42.3%
Below poverty line
24.7%
13.4%
Unemployment
5.8%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $146,760 | +138% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $78,680 | $186,610 | +137% in Oakland |
| Firefighter | $51,050 | $113,700 | +123% in Oakland |
| Police Officer | $60,590 | $132,000 | +118% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $107,700 | $219,080 | +103% in Oakland |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,190 | $123,250 | +98% in Oakland |
| Carpenter | $50,400 | $89,200 | +77% in Oakland |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $184,380 | +75% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 26% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $75,693 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Oakland?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $109,576 in Oakland, 55% more in Oakland.