Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Marietta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marietta, Georgia is 10.7% more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $55,331 in Marietta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marietta, Georgia is more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
57% more expensive in Marietta
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Marietta, GA
Compared to Gulf Shores, Marietta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  57.5% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher