Abilene, Texas vs. Hoover, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 33.5% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,069 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Hoover
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Hoover, AL
Compared to Abilene, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  30.4% higher
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher