Cost of Living Calculator - Altoona, Pennsylvania vs Birmingham, Alabama


The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 1.2% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $50,606 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
38% more expensive in Birmingham
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs Birmingham, AL
Compared to Altoona, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% higher
      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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  38.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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