Arlington, Virginia vs. Birmingham, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Michigan is 17.2% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $82,797 in Birmingham, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Michigan is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Birmingham, MI
Compared to Arlington, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower