Salem, Illinois vs. Hoover, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 49.8% more expensive than Salem, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $74,894 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is more expensive than Salem, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
329% more expensive in Hoover
than in Salem, Illinois
Salem, IL vs. Hoover, AL
Compared to Salem, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  278.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  40.4% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher