Vestavia Hills, Alabama vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 16.0% cheaper than Vestavia Hills, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $40,317 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Vestavia Hills, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Houston
than in Vestavia Hills, Alabama
Vestavia Hills, AL vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Vestavia Hills, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher