Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Reston, Virginia


The cost of living in Reston, Virginia is 81.5% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $181,506 in Reston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reston, Virginia is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
463% more expensive in Reston
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Reston, VA
Compared to Birmingham, Reston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.5% 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
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  590.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  39.6% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.7% higher

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