Birmingham, Alabama vs. Newport News, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newport News, Virginia is 20.6% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $90,456 in Newport News, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newport News, Virginia is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Newport News
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Newport_News, VA
Compared to Birmingham, Newport_News is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher