Spartanburg, South Carolina vs. Hoover, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 30.4% more expensive than Spartanburg, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $149,982 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is more expensive than Spartanburg, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Hoover
than in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Spartanburg, SC vs. Hoover, AL
Compared to Spartanburg, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  19.7% higher
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower