Cost of Living Calculator - Irvine, California vs Hoover, Alabama


The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 41.5% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $43,857 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Hoover
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs Hoover, AL
Compared to Irvine, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower

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