What is a pro or con of living in Vestavia Hills, Alabamacompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Health is 26% more expensive in Vestavia Hills.

What salary do I need to live in Vestavia Hills, Alabama copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $51,776 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLESTON vs. VESTAVIA HILLS
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vestavia Hills, Alabama is 3.6% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,776 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Vestavia Hills, Alabama is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
26% more expensive in Vestavia Hills
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Vestavia Hills, AL

Compared to Charleston, Vestavia Hills is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

18.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.4% lower

Commute

9.2% lower

Health

26.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

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