Birmingham, Alabama vs. Staunton, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Staunton, Virginia is 7.9% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $53,963 in Staunton, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Staunton, Virginia is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Staunton
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Staunton, VA
Compared to Birmingham, Staunton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  183.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher