Sterling Heights, Michigan vs. Fairhope, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairhope, Alabama is 1.8% more expensive than Sterling Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $91,596 in Fairhope, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairhope, Alabama is more expensive than Sterling Heights, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Fairhope
than in Sterling Heights, Michigan
Sterling Heights, MI vs. Fairhope, AL
Compared to Sterling Heights, Fairhope is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  42.2% lower
  Health
  43.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower