Fairhope, Alabama vs. Hoover, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 2.5% more expensive than Fairhope, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $66,636 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairhope, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is more expensive than Fairhope, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
16% more expensive in Hoover
than in Fairhope, Alabama
Fairhope, AL vs. Hoover, AL
Compared to Fairhope, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower