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


The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 26.4% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $58,895 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs Montgomery, AL
Compared to Philadelphia, Montgomery 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  18.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower

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