Traverse City, Michigan vs. Fairhope, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairhope, Alabama is 6.6% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $53,302 in Fairhope, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairhope, Alabama is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Fairhope
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Fairhope, AL
Compared to Traverse City, Fairhope is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  40.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower