Hoover, Alabama vs. Abilene, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abilene, Texas is 25.1% cheaper than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $37,441 in Abilene, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abilene, Texas is cheaper than Hoover, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Abilene
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. Abilene, TX
Compared to Hoover, Abilene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% lower
      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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower