Fort Hood, Texas vs. Fort Rucker, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Rucker, Alabama is 20.6% more expensive than Fort Hood, Texas.

You would need a salary of $60,309 in Fort Rucker, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Hood, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Rucker, Alabama is more expensive than Fort Hood, Texas
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
81% more expensive in Fort Rucker
than in Fort Hood, Texas
Fort Hood, TX vs. Fort Rucker, AL
Compared to Fort Hood, Fort Rucker is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  30.3% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher