Birmingham, Alabama vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 113.5% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $170,779 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
640% more expensive in Arlington
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Birmingham, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.5% 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
  23.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  941.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  38.6% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.7% higher