Fort Payne, Alabama vs. Fairhope, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairhope, Alabama is 38.8% more expensive than Fort Payne, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $69,422 in Fairhope, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Payne, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairhope, Alabama is more expensive than Fort Payne, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Fairhope
than in Fort Payne, Alabama
Fort Payne, AL vs. Fairhope, AL
Compared to Fort Payne, Fairhope is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher