Alabaster, Alabama vs. Fairhope, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairhope, Alabama is 7.2% more expensive than Alabaster, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $53,579 in Fairhope, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Alabaster, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairhope, Alabama is more expensive than Alabaster, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Fairhope
than in Alabaster, Alabama
Alabaster, AL vs. Fairhope, AL
Compared to Alabaster, Fairhope is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower