Carmel, New York vs. Hoover, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 22.3% cheaper than Carmel, New York.

You would need a salary of $38,848 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is cheaper than Carmel, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Hoover
than in Carmel, New York
Carmel, NY vs. Hoover, AL
Compared to Carmel, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  44.1% lower
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower