Jacksonville, Florida vs. Hoover, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 12.4% more expensive than Jacksonville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $103,427 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is more expensive than Jacksonville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Hoover
than in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, FL vs. Hoover, AL
Compared to Jacksonville, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower