Birmingham, Alabama vs. Oak Grove, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Grove, Virginia is 77.3% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $81,284 in Oak Grove, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Grove, Virginia is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
419% more expensive in Oak Grove
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Oak Grove, VA
Compared to Birmingham, Oak Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.3% 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
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  542.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  46.5% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.7% higher