Clive, Iowa vs. Hoover, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 10.4% more expensive than Clive, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,214 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Clive, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is more expensive than Clive, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Hoover
than in Clive, Iowa
Clive, IA vs. Hoover, AL
Compared to Clive, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher