Palatine, Illinois vs. Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vestavia Hills, Alabama is 4.3% more expensive than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,156 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vestavia Hills, Alabama is more expensive than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Vestavia Hills
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Vestavia Hills, AL
Compared to Palatine, Vestavia Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  33.3% lower
  Health
  38.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower