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


The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 75.2% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $73,622 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, 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 Sterling
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Sterling, VA
Compared to Birmingham, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.2% 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
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  554.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  34.2% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.1% higher

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