Hope Mills, North Carolina vs. Alabaster, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alabaster, Alabama is 11.8% more expensive than Hope Mills, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,023 in Alabaster, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Hope Mills, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alabaster, Alabama is more expensive than Hope Mills, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Alabaster
than in Hope Mills, North Carolina
Hope Mills, NC vs. Alabaster, AL
Compared to Hope Mills, Alabaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher