Apple Valley, California vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 5.1% cheaper than Apple Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $34,178 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Apple Valley, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Apple Valley, California
Apple Valley, CA vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Apple Valley, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  33.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower