Austin, Texas vs. Fairhope, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairhope, Alabama is 20.2% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $79,830 in Fairhope, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairhope, Alabama is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Fairhope
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Fairhope, AL
Compared to Austin, Fairhope is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower