Fairhope, Alabama vs. Tega Cay, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tega Cay, South Carolina is 10.3% more expensive than Fairhope, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $55,131 in Tega Cay, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairhope, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tega Cay, South Carolina is more expensive than Fairhope, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Tega Cay
than in Fairhope, Alabama
Fairhope, AL vs. Tega Cay, SC
Compared to Fairhope, Tega Cay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher