Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Fairhope, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairhope, Alabama is 1.7% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $73,716 in Fairhope, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairhope, Alabama is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
51% cheaper in Fairhope
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Fairhope, AL
Compared to Worcester, Fairhope is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower