Fairhope, Alabama vs. Ballwin, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ballwin, Missouri is 2.1% more expensive than Fairhope, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $51,065 in Ballwin, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairhope, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ballwin, Missouri is more expensive than Fairhope, Alabama
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
51% more expensive in Ballwin
than in Fairhope, Alabama
Fairhope, AL vs. Ballwin, MO
Compared to Fairhope, Ballwin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  23.3% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher