Ooltewah, Tennessee vs. Hoover, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 6.0% more expensive than Ooltewah, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $53,003 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Ooltewah, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is more expensive than Ooltewah, Tennessee
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
21% more expensive in Hoover
than in Ooltewah, Tennessee
Ooltewah, TN vs. Hoover, AL
Compared to Ooltewah, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  21.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower