Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, West Virginia vs Hoover, Alabama


The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 30.9% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $65,451 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Hoover
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs Hoover, AL
Compared to Charleston, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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