Salem, Oregon vs. Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vestavia Hills, Alabama is 11.0% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $55,518 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vestavia Hills, Alabama is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Vestavia Hills
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Vestavia Hills, AL
Compared to Salem, Vestavia Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.6% higher
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  31.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher