Hoover, Alabama vs. Ocean City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean City, New Jersey is 40.4% more expensive than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $70,208 in Ocean City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, New Jersey is more expensive than Hoover, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Ocean City
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. Ocean City, NJ
Compared to Hoover, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher