Lake Helen, Florida vs. Fairhope, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairhope, Alabama is 8.6% more expensive than Lake Helen, Florida.

You would need a salary of $162,934 in Fairhope, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Helen, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairhope, Alabama is more expensive than Lake Helen, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Fairhope
than in Lake Helen, Florida
Lake Helen, FL vs. Fairhope, AL
Compared to Lake Helen, Fairhope is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher