McLean, Virginia vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 62.3% cheaper than McLean, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,493 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in McLean, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than McLean, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Birmingham
than in McLean, Virginia
Mclean, VA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Mclean, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.3% lower
      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
  21.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% lower