Riverside, California vs. Hoover, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 21.0% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $51,331 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Hoover
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Hoover, AL
Compared to Riverside, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% lower
      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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  38.9% lower
  Health
  39.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower