Elizabeth City, North Carolina vs. Fairhope, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairhope, Alabama is 22.5% more expensive than Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $91,904 in Fairhope, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairhope, Alabama is more expensive than Elizabeth City, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Fairhope
than in Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Elizabeth City, NC vs. Fairhope, AL
Compared to Elizabeth City, Fairhope is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher