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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Vestavia Hills, AL — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Birmingham, AL area

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You'd spend $1.2K/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $164.1K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Birmingham-Hoover, AL area
Overall Cost
↑ 15.7%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,176
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$14.1K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Vestavia Hills, AL

Population:38K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$394K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:116
Median Home:$512K

Vestavia Hills, AL

The Heart of Dixie

38K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Alabama, this city has a population of 38K residents.

Raleigh, NC

The Tar Heel State

474K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • •Research Triangle
  • •State capital
  • •Major university town

Major Industries

TechnologyResearchEducationGovernment

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Vestavia Hills, AL vs Raleigh, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 48.0%
Vestavia Hills, AL
$1,668
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$801
more
📦Other
↑ 12.6%
Vestavia Hills, AL
$1,517
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$191
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 10.8%
Vestavia Hills, AL
$1,159
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$125
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 19.0%
Vestavia Hills, AL
$505
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$96.12
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 1.9%
Vestavia Hills, AL
$942
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$17.49
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⚡All Utilities
↑ 2.9%
Vestavia Hills, AL
$531
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$15.33
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,057
To$1,570
↑ $513
1 Bed
From$1,188
To$1,640
↑ $452
2 Bed
From$1,303
To$1,800
↑ $497
3 Bed
From$1,630
To$2,255
↑ $625
Vestavia Hills, ALZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,450–$1,450/mo

Raleigh, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,400–$1,880/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,321
Monthly in Vestavia Hills, AL
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$1,246
Difference

Home Values

Vestavia Hills
Raleigh
$394K
Median Value
$512K
↑ +2.5%
YoY Change
↓ -0.5%
↑ +27.6%
5-Year Change
↑ +38.2%
$394K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 30% more expensive than Vestavia Hills

Calculate payment - Vestavia HillsCalculate payment - Raleigh

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $335
Per year
Monthly Difference
$27.92
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.2%
Rate difference

Vestavia Hills, AL

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Alabama State Tax
Effective: 5.0%
$7.5K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.6%
$44.5K
Take-Home Pay
$8,794/month
$105.5K

Raleigh, NC

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
North Carolina State Tax
Effective: 4.8%
$7.1K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.4%
$44.1K
Take-Home Pay
$8,822/month
$105.9K

Additional Tax Information

Vestavia Hills, AL Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.1%
Property Tax:0.4%

Raleigh, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Vestavia Hills
Raleigh
57 Moderate
Air Quality
46 Good
26%
Good Air Days
61.7%
98 High
Climate Risk
96 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+2.5°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
41 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days
▲+2.5°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
41 days
Heat Days >95°F
31 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Alabama and North Carolina on TaxTakeHome.com

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