Hoover, Alabama vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 59.2% more expensive than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $95,524 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Hoover, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in New York
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. New York, NY
Compared to Hoover, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.2% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.6% higher
  Commute
  102.8% higher
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.9% higher