Boston, Massachusetts vs. Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vestavia Hills, Alabama is 25.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $55,590 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vestavia Hills, Alabama is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Vestavia Hills
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Vestavia Hills, AL
Compared to Boston, Vestavia Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  36.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.0% lower