Franklin, North Carolina vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 18.1% more expensive than Franklin, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,800 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Franklin, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Franklin, North Carolina
Franklin, NC vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Franklin, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher