Fairhope, AL vs Meadowbrook, AL

Meadowbrook is moderately more affordable than Fairhope, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Fairhope scores 116 compared to 103 for Meadowbrook, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairhope can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairhope is $1,637/month compared to $1,276/month in Meadowbrook — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Meadowbrook is more affordable at $390,100 median vs $406,500.

Median household income in Fairhope is $86,509 compared to $145,464 in Meadowbrook (-40.5%). Meadowbrook offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairhope spend roughly 22.7% of their income on rent, more than the 10.5% in Meadowbrook.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66°F vs 63.9°F). Fairhope receives more rainfall at 65.8" per year compared to 56.6" in Meadowbrook.