Hoover, Alabama vs. Short Pump, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Short Pump, Virginia is 2.2% more expensive than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $79,694 in Short Pump, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Short Pump, Virginia is more expensive than Hoover, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Short Pump
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. Short Pump, VA
Compared to Hoover, Short Pump is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher