Vestavia Hills, Alabama vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 33.4% cheaper than Vestavia Hills, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $33,289 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Vestavia Hills, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Vestavia Hills, Alabama
Vestavia_Hills, AL vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Vestavia_Hills, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower