Janesville, Wisconsin vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 19.7% more expensive than Janesville, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $59,870 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Janesville, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Janesville, Wisconsin
Janesville, WI vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Janesville, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher