Beaufort, South Carolina vs. Fairhope, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairhope, Alabama is 11.7% more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,838 in Fairhope, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairhope, Alabama is more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Fairhope
than in Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort, SC vs. Fairhope, AL
Compared to Beaufort, Fairhope is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  15.9% higher
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower