Springfield, Missouri vs. Hoover, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 29.5% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $129,462 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Hoover
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs. Hoover, AL
Compared to Springfield, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  21.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher