San Marcos, California vs. Hoover, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 31.9% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $51,110 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Hoover
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Hoover, AL
Compared to San Marcos, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  37.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower