Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Hoover, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoover, Alabama is 9.7% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $82,306 in Hoover, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoover, Alabama is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Hoover
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Hoover, AL
Compared to Wilmington, Hoover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower