Durham, North Carolina vs. Hoover, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 8.6% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,308 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
26% more expensive in Hoover
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Hoover, AL
Compared to Durham, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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