Birmingham, Alabama vs. Norristown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norristown, Pennsylvania is 31.0% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $41,934 in Norristown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norristown, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Norristown
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Norristown, PA
Compared to Birmingham, Norristown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher