Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 8.7% cheaper than Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $45,657 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Chester, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
48% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Chester, Pennsylvania
Chester, PA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Chester, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% lower
      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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower