Palm Beach, Florida vs. Mountain Brook, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Brook, Alabama is 31.8% cheaper than Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $68,219 in Mountain Brook, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Brook, Alabama is cheaper than Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Mountain Brook
than in Palm Beach, Florida
Palm Beach, FL vs. Mountain Brook, AL
Compared to Palm Beach, Mountain Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower