Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Hoover, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 30.9% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $65,451 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Hoover
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Hoover, AL
Compared to Cedar Falls, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower