Cabot, AR vs Fairhope, AL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Cabot
74.1
#634 nationally
Fairhope
69
#1262 nationally
Fairhope leads in crime level (3.0 vs 9.7). Cabot leads in cost of living index (94 vs 118). Fairhope leads in median household income ($85,456 vs $69,094).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cabot, AR | Fairhope, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#634) | 69 (#1262) |
| Population | 27,190 | 24,974 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,315 | $473,256 |
| Median Household Income | $69,094 | $85,456 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.7 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+53.7 | R+58.2 |
Data coverage note: Fairhope is missing data for 1 metric that Cabot has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74.1 Score
Cabot, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$249,315
Population
27,190
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
19
Southwest
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D+
69 Score
Fairhope, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$473,256
Population
24,974
Crime
Low
Median Income
$85,456
Southeast
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