Birmingham, Alabama vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 19.6% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $59,775 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Portsmouth, VA
Compared to Birmingham, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher