Fairhope, Alabama vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 26.7% cheaper than Fairhope, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $366,409 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairhope, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Fairhope, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Fairhope, Alabama
Fairhope, AL vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Fairhope, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower