Gilbert, Arizona vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 17.4% cheaper than Gilbert, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $123,839 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Gilbert, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Gilbert, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Gilbert, Arizona
Gilbert, AZ vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Gilbert, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  34.9% lower
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower