Watsonville, California vs. Hoover, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 30.2% cheaper than Watsonville, California.

You would need a salary of $34,904 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Watsonville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is cheaper than Watsonville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Hoover
than in Watsonville, California
Watsonville, CA vs. Hoover, AL
Compared to Watsonville, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower