Hoover, Alabama vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 44.9% more expensive than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $224,523 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Hoover, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Boston
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Hoover, Boston is:
  Homeowner
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  44.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  47.6% higher
  Health
  26.5% lower
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  Personal
  35.2% higher
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