Fairhope, Alabama vs. Auburn, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn, Alabama is 5.5% cheaper than Fairhope, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $47,241 in Auburn, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairhope, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn, Alabama is cheaper than Fairhope, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Auburn
than in Fairhope, Alabama
Fairhope, AL vs. Auburn, AL
Compared to Fairhope, Auburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher