Fairhope, Alabama vs. Lakeland, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeland, Florida is 14.5% cheaper than Fairhope, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $102,575 in Lakeland, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairhope, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeland, Florida is cheaper than Fairhope, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Lakeland
than in Fairhope, Alabama
Fairhope, AL vs. Lakeland, FL
Compared to Fairhope, Lakeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower