Spanish Fort, Alabama vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 5.2% more expensive than Spanish Fort, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $52,597 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Spanish Fort, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than Spanish Fort, Alabama
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
122% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Spanish Fort, Alabama
Spanish Fort, AL vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Spanish Fort, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher