Cost of Living Calculator - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs Birmingham, Alabama


The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 27.9% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $158,610 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs Birmingham, AL
Compared to Philadelphia, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  37.7% lower
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower

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