Birmingham, Alabama vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 85.3% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $82,475 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
482% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Birmingham, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.3% higher
      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
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  728.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  45.7% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher