Hoover, Alabama vs. Boone, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boone, North Carolina is 8.4% cheaper than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $43,050 in Boone, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boone, North Carolina is cheaper than Hoover, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% cheaper in Boone
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. Boone, NC
Compared to Hoover, Boone is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% lower
      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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  36.4% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher