Gardendale, Alabama vs. Hoover, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 17.3% more expensive than Gardendale, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $193,505 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Gardendale, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is more expensive than Gardendale, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Hoover
than in Gardendale, Alabama
Gardendale, AL vs. Hoover, AL
Compared to Gardendale, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower