Vestavia Hills, Alabama vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 34.9% more expensive than Vestavia Hills, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $94,442 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Vestavia Hills, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Boston
than in Vestavia Hills, Alabama
Vestavia Hills, AL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Vestavia Hills, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  54.3% higher
  Health
  26.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.2% higher