Gadsden, Alabama vs. Fairhope, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairhope, Alabama is 42.7% more expensive than Gadsden, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $71,340 in Fairhope, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Gadsden, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairhope, Alabama is more expensive than Gadsden, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
400% more expensive in Fairhope
than in Gadsden, Alabama
Gadsden, AL vs. Fairhope, AL
Compared to Gadsden, Fairhope is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  342.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher