Columbus, Indiana vs. Fairhope, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairhope, Alabama is 24.2% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $62,079 in Fairhope, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairhope, Alabama is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Fairhope
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. Fairhope, AL
Compared to Columbus, Fairhope is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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