Riverside, California vs. Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vestavia Hills, Alabama is 15.2% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $42,394 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vestavia Hills, Alabama is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Vestavia Hills
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Vestavia Hills, AL
Compared to Riverside, Vestavia Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  41.5% lower
  Health
  39.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower