Rochester, Pennsylvania vs. Hoover, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 27.7% more expensive than Rochester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $63,872 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is more expensive than Rochester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
312% more expensive in Hoover
than in Rochester, Pennsylvania
Rochester, PA vs. Hoover, AL
Compared to Rochester, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  29.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower