Iowa City, Iowa vs. Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vestavia Hills, Alabama is 30.4% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $65,195 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vestavia Hills, Alabama is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Vestavia Hills
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Vestavia Hills, AL
Compared to Iowa City, Vestavia Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower