Hoover, Alabama vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 13.8% cheaper than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $75,868 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than Hoover, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Baltimore
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Hoover, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  30.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher