Montgomery, Alabama vs. Petersburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petersburg, Virginia is 3.8% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $51,876 in Petersburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petersburg, Virginia is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Petersburg
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. Petersburg, VA
Compared to Montgomery, Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher