Birmingham, Alabama vs. Suffolk, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Suffolk, Virginia is 32.1% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $79,260 in Suffolk, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Suffolk, Virginia is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in Suffolk
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Suffolk, VA
Compared to Birmingham, Suffolk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  257.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher