Carmel, Indiana vs. Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vestavia Hills, Alabama is 0.7% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $49,651 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vestavia Hills, Alabama is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
22% more expensive in Vestavia Hills
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Vestavia Hills, AL
Compared to Carmel, Vestavia Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  22.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower