Homewood, Alabama vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 8.1% cheaper than Homewood, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $82,750 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Homewood, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Homewood, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Homewood, Alabama
Homewood, AL vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Homewood, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  72.6% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher