Tampa, Florida vs. Hoover, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 2.1% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $102,122 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Hoover
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Hoover, AL
Compared to Tampa, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower