Bloomington, Indiana vs. Fairhope, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairhope, Alabama is 16.9% more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $140,226 in Fairhope, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairhope, Alabama is more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Fairhope
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Fairhope, AL
Compared to Bloomington, Fairhope is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher