Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Shelbyville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelbyville, Tennessee is 19.2% cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $40,375 in Shelbyville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelbyville, Tennessee is cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Shelbyville
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Shelbyville, TN
Compared to Gulf Shores, Shelbyville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower