Cost of Living Calculator - Reston, Virginia vs Birmingham, Alabama


The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 44.9% cheaper than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $41,321 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs Birmingham, AL
Compared to Reston, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% lower

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