Chester, Virginia vs. Hoover, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 9.0% more expensive than Chester, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $54,475 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is more expensive than Chester, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Hoover
than in Chester, Virginia
Chester, VA vs. Hoover, AL
Compared to Chester, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower