salaryBirmingham is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,291
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$127
👥 People living there
198,173
528,706
Commute to work
20.8 min
25.3 min
College degree
31.1%
37.1%
Own their home
45.5%
51.7%
Below poverty line
24.7%
13.9%
Unemployment
5.8%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $78,680 | $171,460 | +118% in Sacramento |
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $122,540 | +99% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $51,050 | $94,080 | +84% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $60,590 | $111,460 | +84% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $36,770 | $61,970 | +69% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,630 | $103,390 | +65% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $107,700 | $172,010 | +60% in Sacramento |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $161,470 | +53% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $69,838 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $94,176 in Sacramento, 47% more in Sacramento.