salaryBirmingham is 22% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Diego to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,291
$3,011
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$2,589
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$116,561
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$906,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
111.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$5,945
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$131
👥 People living there
198,173
1,389,526
Commute to work
20.8 min
23.5 min
College degree
31.1%
51%
Own their home
45.5%
47.3%
Below poverty line
24.7%
11%
Unemployment
5.8%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Diego for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $123,790 | +101% in San Diego |
| Police Officer | $60,590 | $110,400 | +82% in San Diego |
| Registered Nurse | $78,680 | $139,520 | +77% in San Diego |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $165,160 | +57% in San Diego |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,630 | $97,000 | +55% in San Diego |
| HVAC Technician | $48,740 | $74,880 | +54% in San Diego |
| Nurse Practitioner | $107,700 | $163,860 | +52% in San Diego |
| Carpenter | $50,400 | $73,200 | +45% in San Diego |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or San Diego cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $3,011 in San Diego.
What salary do I need in San Diego to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $73,253 a year gives the same standard of living in San Diego.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or San Diego?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $116,561 in San Diego, 57% more in San Diego.