Alexandria, Virginia vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 46.0% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $37,769 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Alexandria, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.0% 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
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower