Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 17.6% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $156,507 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Pittsburgh, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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)
  54.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  37.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower