Columbus, Ohio vs. Hoover, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 22.6% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $34,319 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Hoover
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Hoover, AL
Compared to Columbus, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  36.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher