Emporia, Virginia vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 9.3% more expensive than Emporia, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $54,668 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is more expensive than Emporia, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Montgomery
than in Emporia, Virginia
Emporia, VA vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Emporia, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  23.7% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher