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


The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 44.1% cheaper than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $33,698 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is cheaper than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Hoover
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs Hoover, AL
Compared to Novato, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.1% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.6% lower

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