Goldsboro, North Carolina vs. Hoover, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 30.3% more expensive than Goldsboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,129 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Goldsboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is more expensive than Goldsboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Hoover
than in Goldsboro, North Carolina
Goldsboro, NC vs. Hoover, AL
Compared to Goldsboro, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  206.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  23.0% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher