Waynesville, North Carolina vs. Fairhope, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairhope, Alabama is 5.3% more expensive than Waynesville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,650 in Fairhope, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Waynesville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairhope, Alabama is more expensive than Waynesville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Fairhope
than in Waynesville, North Carolina
Waynesville, NC vs. Fairhope, AL
Compared to Waynesville, Fairhope is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher