Champaign, Illinois vs. Hoover, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 33.7% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $66,856 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Hoover
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Hoover, AL
Compared to Champaign, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  28.7% higher
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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