Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Fairhope, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairhope, Alabama is 3.6% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,805 in Fairhope, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairhope, Alabama is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Fairhope
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Fairhope, AL
Compared to Charlotte, Fairhope is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher