Hilliard, Ohio vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 4.4% more expensive than Hilliard, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $52,216 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilliard, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Hilliard, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Hilliard, Ohio
Hilliard, OH vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Hilliard, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  29.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher