Groton, Massachusetts vs. Fairhope, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairhope, Alabama is 27.1% cheaper than Groton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $36,450 in Fairhope, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Groton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairhope, Alabama is cheaper than Groton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Fairhope
than in Groton, Massachusetts
Groton, MA vs. Fairhope, AL
Compared to Groton, Fairhope is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% lower