salaryBirmingham is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Philadelphia to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,291
$1,814
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,623
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$66,816
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$243,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
102.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$2,003
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$112
👥 People living there
198,173
1,579,706
Commute to work
20.8 min
31.7 min
College degree
31.1%
35.4%
Own their home
45.5%
51.8%
Below poverty line
24.7%
21.4%
Unemployment
5.8%
8.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Philadelphia for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | Philadelphia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $100,820 | +63% in Philadelphia |
| Firefighter | $51,050 | $78,050 | +53% in Philadelphia |
| Police Officer | $60,590 | $89,580 | +48% in Philadelphia |
| HVAC Technician | $48,740 | $64,580 | +32% in Philadelphia |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,670 | $36,570 | +32% in Philadelphia |
| Electrician | $56,630 | $74,590 | +32% in Philadelphia |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,470 | $46,220 | +30% in Philadelphia |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $135,640 | +29% in Philadelphia |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Philadelphia cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,814 in Philadelphia.
What salary do I need in Philadelphia to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $67,143 a year gives the same standard of living in Philadelphia.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Philadelphia?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $66,816 in Philadelphia, 26% more in Philadelphia.
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