Birmingham Wins
6
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Los Angeles Wins
0
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
70
Birmingham
vs
85
Los Angeles
Birmingham is 15 pts cheaper
Rent
50
Birmingham
vs
85
Los Angeles
Birmingham is 35 pts cheaper
Groceries
94
Birmingham
vs
95
Los Angeles
Birmingham is 1 pts cheaper
Restaurants
78
Birmingham
vs
90
Los Angeles
Birmingham is 12 pts cheaper
Transport
82
Birmingham
vs
105
Los Angeles
Birmingham is 23 pts cheaper
Utilities
88
Birmingham
vs
90
Los Angeles
Birmingham is 2 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Los Angeles to match a Birmingham salary
| Salary in Birmingham | Equivalent in Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $60,714 | $10,714 more |
| $75,000 | $91,071 | $16,071 more |
| $100,000 | $121,429 | $21,429 more |
| $125,000 | $151,786 | $26,786 more |
| $150,000 | $182,143 | $32,143 more |
| $200,000 | $242,857 | $42,857 more |
Birmingham vs Los Angeles: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 15%. Birmingham is the more affordable option.
Rent: Birmingham has a rent index of 50, while Los Angeles has 85.
Average Salaries: Birmingham: $2,400/month vs Los Angeles: $4,800/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Birmingham wins 6, while Los Angeles wins 0.
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