Hoover, Alabama vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 50.2% more expensive than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $91,644 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Hoover, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Hoover, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  76.8% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher