Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 26.4% cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $55,229 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Hershey, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower