Arlington, Virginia vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 52.2% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $23,917 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Arlington, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.2% 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
  19.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower