Norfolk, Virginia vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 17.5% cheaper than Norfolk, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $82,462 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Norfolk, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Norfolk, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, VA vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Norfolk, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower