Irvine, California vs. Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vestavia Hills, Alabama is 37.2% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $47,087 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vestavia Hills, Alabama is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Vestavia Hills
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Vestavia Hills, AL
Compared to Irvine, Vestavia Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower