Cost of Living Calculator - Bessemer, Alabama vs Phoenix, Arizona


The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 44.2% more expensive than Bessemer, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $57,670 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Bessemer, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Bessemer, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
280% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Bessemer, Alabama
Bessemer, AL vs Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Bessemer, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  271.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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