Cost of Living Calculator - Salinas, California vs Fairhope, Alabama


The cost of living in Fairhope, Alabama is 26.5% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $55,158 in Fairhope, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairhope, Alabama is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Fairhope
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Fairhope, AL
Compared to Salinas, Fairhope is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  23.8% lower
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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