Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 15.6% cheaper than Martinsburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,075 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Martinsburg, West Virginia
Martinsburg, WV vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Martinsburg, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower