Hoover, Alabama vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 28.5% cheaper than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $35,741 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Hoover, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Hoover, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower