Cost of Living Calculator - Alton, Illinois vs Fairhope, Alabama


The cost of living in Fairhope, Alabama is 40.9% more expensive than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $105,696 in Fairhope, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairhope, Alabama is more expensive than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
429% more expensive in Fairhope
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs Fairhope, AL
Compared to Alton, Fairhope is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  368.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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