Birmingham, Alabama vs. South Boston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Boston, Virginia is 5.3% cheaper than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $113,659 in South Boston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Boston, Virginia is cheaper than Birmingham, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% cheaper in South Boston
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. South Boston, VA
Compared to Birmingham, South Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower