Birmingham, Alabama vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 55.9% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $288,375 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
366% more expensive in Vancouver
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Birmingham, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.9% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  384.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.2% lower
  Commute
  41.3% higher
  Health
  25.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher