Detroit, Michigan vs. Hoover, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 19.4% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $89,543 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
432% more expensive in Hoover
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Hoover, AL
Compared to Detroit, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  422.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  49.9% lower
  Health
  49.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower