Houston, Texas vs. Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vestavia Hills, Alabama is 19.1% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $59,529 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vestavia Hills, Alabama is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Vestavia Hills
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Vestavia Hills, AL
Compared to Houston, Vestavia Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower