Lexington, South Carolina vs. Fairhope, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairhope, Alabama is 11.2% more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $83,396 in Fairhope, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairhope, Alabama is more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Fairhope
than in Lexington, South Carolina
Lexington, SC vs. Fairhope, AL
Compared to Lexington, Fairhope is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  15.7% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher