Hoover, Alabama vs. Stanford, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stanford, California is 317.8% more expensive than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $375,977 in Stanford, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stanford, California is more expensive than Hoover, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
599% more expensive in Stanford
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. Stanford, CA
Compared to Hoover, Stanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  317.8% 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
  23.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  940.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher