Huntsville, Alabama vs. Hoover, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 16.8% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $70,055 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Hoover
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Hoover, AL
Compared to Huntsville, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower