salaryBirmingham is 20% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Jose to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,291
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$168
👥 People living there
198,173
990,138
Commute to work
20.8 min
27.3 min
College degree
31.1%
47.3%
Own their home
45.5%
55.8%
Below poverty line
24.7%
8.1%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $51,050 | $152,100 | +198% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $78,680 | $216,740 | +175% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,190 | $141,960 | +128% in San Jose |
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $139,990 | +127% in San Jose |
| Police Officer | $60,590 | $136,140 | +125% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $107,700 | $231,560 | +115% in San Jose |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $223,640 | +112% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $60,090 | $107,560 | +79% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $72,295 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or San Jose?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $157,922 in San Jose, 69% more in San Jose.