Scarborough, Maine vs. Hoover, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 14.3% cheaper than Scarborough, Maine.

You would need a salary of $85,749 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Scarborough, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is cheaper than Scarborough, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Hoover
than in Scarborough, Maine
Scarborough, ME vs. Hoover, AL
Compared to Scarborough, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  34.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower