Bakersfield, California vs. Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vestavia Hills, Alabama is 10.0% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $164,942 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vestavia Hills, Alabama is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Vestavia Hills
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Vestavia Hills, AL
Compared to Bakersfield, Vestavia Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  33.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower