Edgefield, South Carolina vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 26.9% more expensive than Edgefield, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $126,942 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Edgefield, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Edgefield, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Edgefield, South Carolina
Edgefield, SC vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Edgefield, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% higher
      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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  167.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher