Hoover, Alabama vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 162.0% more expensive than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $503,116 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Hoover, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
322% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Hoover, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  162.0% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  473.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  55.5% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.1% higher

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