Merrick, New York vs. Fairhope, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairhope, Alabama is 35.6% cheaper than Merrick, New York.

You would need a salary of $64,401 in Fairhope, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrick, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairhope, Alabama is cheaper than Merrick, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Fairhope
than in Merrick, New York
Merrick, NY vs. Fairhope, AL
Compared to Merrick, Fairhope is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% lower
      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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% lower
  Commute
  55.8% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower