Vestavia Hills, Alabama vs. Carbondale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 31.3% cheaper than Vestavia Hills, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $34,345 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Vestavia Hills, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Vestavia Hills, Alabama
Vestavia Hills, AL vs. Carbondale, IL
Compared to Vestavia Hills, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher