Decatur, Georgia vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is essentially the same as Decatur, Georgia.
The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is essentially the same as Decatur, Georgia.

Decatur, GA vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Decatur, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower