Nashville, Tennessee vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 1.7% cheaper than Nashville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $132,643 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Nashville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Nashville, Tennessee
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
30% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, TN vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Nashville, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher