Hoover, Alabama vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 3.3% more expensive than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $103,305 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Hoover, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Hoover, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  37.4% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher