What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Birmingham, Alabama?

Median Home Cost is 536% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Birmingham, Alabama?

A salary of $50,000 in Birmingham, Alabama should increase to $99,472 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BIRMINGHAM vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Birmingham, Alabama vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 98.9% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $99,472 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
536% more expensive in Washington
than in Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham, AL vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Birmingham, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

98.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

22.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

750.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.0% higher

Commute

53.1% higher

Health

21.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

11.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Birmingham, Alabama vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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