Birmingham Wins
6
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
San Francisco Wins
0
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
70
Birmingham
vs
105
San Francisco
Birmingham is 35 pts cheaper
Rent
50
Birmingham
vs
110
San Francisco
Birmingham is 60 pts cheaper
Groceries
94
Birmingham
vs
102
San Francisco
Birmingham is 8 pts cheaper
Restaurants
78
Birmingham
vs
105
San Francisco
Birmingham is 27 pts cheaper
Transport
82
Birmingham
vs
95
San Francisco
Birmingham is 13 pts cheaper
Utilities
88
Birmingham
vs
98
San Francisco
Birmingham is 10 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in San Francisco to match a Birmingham salary
| Salary in Birmingham | Equivalent in San Francisco | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $75,000 | $25,000 more |
| $75,000 | $112,500 | $37,500 more |
| $100,000 | $150,000 | $50,000 more |
| $125,000 | $187,500 | $62,500 more |
| $150,000 | $225,000 | $75,000 more |
| $200,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 more |
Birmingham vs San Francisco: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 35%. Birmingham is the more affordable option.
Rent: Birmingham has a rent index of 50, while San Francisco has 110.
Average Salaries: Birmingham: $2,400/month vs San Francisco: $7,000/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Birmingham wins 6, while San Francisco wins 0.
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