Montgomery, Alabama vs. Suffolk, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Suffolk, Virginia is 29.4% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $64,683 in Suffolk, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Suffolk, Virginia is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Suffolk
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. Suffolk, VA
Compared to Montgomery, Suffolk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  28.3% higher
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher