Bettendorf, Iowa vs. Fairhope, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairhope, Alabama is 16.7% more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,362 in Fairhope, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairhope, Alabama is more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Fairhope
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. Fairhope, AL
Compared to Bettendorf, Fairhope is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher