Hoover, Alabama vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 11.4% more expensive than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $55,713 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than Hoover, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Vancouver
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Hoover, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% lower
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  25.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher