Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Dale City, Virginia


The cost of living in Dale City, Virginia is 53.6% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $115,225 in Dale City, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dale City, Virginia is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
259% more expensive in Dale City
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Dale City, VA
Compared to Birmingham, Dale City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.6% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  389.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  31.6% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher

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