Lakewood, Washington vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 15.1% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,702 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Lakewood, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.6% higher
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  30.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower

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