Vestavia Hills, Alabama vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 48.3% more expensive than Vestavia Hills, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $174,383 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Vestavia Hills, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in New York
than in Vestavia Hills, Alabama
Vestavia Hills, AL vs. New York, NY
Compared to Vestavia Hills, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.3% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.7% higher
  Commute
  112.1% higher
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.9% higher