Annandale, Virginia vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 33.2% cheaper than Annandale, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $122,535 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Annandale, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Annandale, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Annandale, Virginia
Annandale, VA vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Annandale, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  40.8% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% lower