Laurens, South Carolina vs. Fairhope, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairhope, Alabama is 37.0% more expensive than Laurens, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $68,501 in Fairhope, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurens, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairhope, Alabama is more expensive than Laurens, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in Fairhope
than in Laurens, South Carolina
Laurens, SC vs. Fairhope, AL
Compared to Laurens, Fairhope is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher