Monticello, Iowa vs. Fairhope, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairhope, Alabama is 31.6% more expensive than Monticello, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $98,694 in Fairhope, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Monticello, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairhope, Alabama is more expensive than Monticello, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Fairhope
than in Monticello, Iowa
Monticello, IA vs. Fairhope, AL
Compared to Monticello, Fairhope is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  10.7% higher
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher