Fairhope, Alabama vs. Hobbs, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hobbs, New Mexico is 23.3% cheaper than Fairhope, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $38,335 in Hobbs, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairhope, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hobbs, New Mexico is cheaper than Fairhope, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Hobbs
than in Fairhope, Alabama
Fairhope, AL vs. Hobbs, NM
Compared to Fairhope, Hobbs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower