Hoover, Alabama vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 9.3% cheaper than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $136,119 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Hoover, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Richmond
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Hoover, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher