Queens, New York vs. Hoover, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 37.1% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $47,193 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Hoover
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. Hoover, AL
Compared to Queens, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.2% lower
  Commute
  52.6% lower
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% lower

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