Hoover, Alabama vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 27.0% cheaper than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $52,920 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Hoover, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Hoover, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower