Hoover, Alabama vs. Brea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brea, California is 59.3% more expensive than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $79,651 in Brea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brea, California is more expensive than Hoover, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Brea
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. Brea, CA
Compared to Hoover, Brea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.3% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  40.5% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher