Monroe, Louisiana vs. Hoover, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 31.1% more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $255,575 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Hoover
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs. Hoover, AL
Compared to Monroe, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower