Hoover, Alabama vs. Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surfside Beach, South Carolina is 3.5% cheaper than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $48,253 in Surfside Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surfside Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Hoover, Alabama
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
19% cheaper in Surfside Beach
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. Surfside Beach, SC
Compared to Hoover, Surfside Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher