Decatur, Georgia vs. Fairhope, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairhope, Alabama is 1.5% more expensive than Decatur, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $50,737 in Fairhope, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairhope, Alabama is more expensive than Decatur, Georgia
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
17% more expensive in Fairhope
than in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, GA vs. Fairhope, AL
Compared to Decatur, Fairhope is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower