Birmingham, Alabama vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 38.7% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $81,836 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Birmingham, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  60.5% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
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  Personal
  18.8% higher
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