Fairfax, Virginia vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 48.9% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $17,878 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Fairfax, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  18.8% higher
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  Personal
  17.3% lower
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