Williamstown, West Virginia vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 8.4% cheaper than Williamstown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $45,823 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Williamstown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Williamstown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Williamstown, West Virginia
Williamstown, WV vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Williamstown, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower