Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 18.6% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $19,535 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Allentown, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower