Hoover, Alabama vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 15.0% cheaper than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $144,476 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is cheaper than Hoover, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to Hoover, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher