Alpena, Michigan vs. Fairhope, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairhope, Alabama is 44.9% more expensive than Alpena, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $72,440 in Fairhope, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpena, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairhope, Alabama is more expensive than Alpena, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Fairhope
than in Alpena, Michigan
Alpena, MI vs. Fairhope, AL
Compared to Alpena, Fairhope is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  220.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  27.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher