Bessemer, Alabama vs. Phenix City, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phenix City, Alabama is 8.6% more expensive than Bessemer, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $54,310 in Phenix City, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Bessemer, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phenix City, Alabama is more expensive than Bessemer, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Phenix City
than in Bessemer, Alabama
Bessemer, AL vs. Phenix City, AL
Compared to Bessemer, Phenix City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher