Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Mountain Brook, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Brook, Alabama is 57.5% more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $18,902 in Mountain Brook, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Brook, Alabama is more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Mountain Brook
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA vs. Mountain Brook, AL
Compared to Bethlehem, Mountain Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.5% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  297.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower