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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Hoover, AL — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Birmingham, AL area

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You'd spend $1.5K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $168.4K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Birmingham-Hoover, AL area
Overall Cost
↑ 20.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,531
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$18.4K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Hoover, AL

Population:92K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$463K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:120
Median Home:$489K

Hoover, AL

The Heart of Dixie

92K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Alabama, this city has a population of 92K residents.

Nashville, TN

The Volunteer State

689K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • •Music City USA
  • •Country music capital
  • •Healthcare industry hub

Major Industries

Music IndustryHealthcareTourismFinance

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Hoover, AL vs Nashville, TN

🏠Housing
↑ 55.8%
Hoover, AL
$1,702
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$949
more
📦Other
↑ 25.5%
Hoover, AL
$1,547
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$395
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 8.6%
Hoover, AL
$1,182
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$102
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 19.1%
Hoover, AL
$510
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$97.28
more
⚡All Utilities
↓ 3.2%
Hoover, AL
$536
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$17.28
less
🛒Groceries
↓ 0.2%
Hoover, AL
$951
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$1.88
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,053
To$1,600
↑ $547
1 Bed
From$1,187
To$1,680
↑ $493
2 Bed
From$1,304
To$1,840
↑ $536
3 Bed
From$1,630
To$2,350
↑ $720
Hoover, ALZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,420–$1,420/mo

Nashville, TNZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,320–$2,230/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,428
Monthly in Hoover, AL
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,524
Difference

Home Values

Hoover
Nashville
$463K
Median Value
$489K
↑ +1%
YoY Change
↓ -2.1%
↑ +28.7%
5-Year Change
↑ +32.1%
$463K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 5% more expensive than Hoover

Calculate payment - HooverCalculate payment - Nashville

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $7.5K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$622
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.0%
Rate difference

Hoover, AL

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Alabama State Tax
Effective: 5.0%
$7.5K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.6%
$44.5K
Take-Home Pay
$8,794/month
$105.5K

Nashville, TN

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Tennessee State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Additional Tax Information

Hoover, AL Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.1%
Property Tax:0.4%

Nashville, TN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.5%
Property Tax:0.7%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Hoover
Nashville
57 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
26%
Good Air Days
51.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🫨🌪
▲+2.5°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
41 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days
▲+2.5°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
41 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Alabama and Tennessee on TaxTakeHome.com

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