Hoover, Alabama vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 8.5% more expensive than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $54,249 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Hoover, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Modesto
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Hoover, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  27.5% higher
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher