Hoover, Alabama vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 17.0% cheaper than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $74,703 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Hoover, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Hoover, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher