Goleta, California vs. Fairhope, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairhope, Alabama is 42.0% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $28,984 in Fairhope, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairhope, Alabama is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Fairhope
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs. Fairhope, AL
Compared to Goleta, Fairhope is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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