Farmville, Virginia vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 27.1% more expensive than Farmville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $63,551 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Farmville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Farmville, Virginia
Farmville, VA vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Farmville, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher