Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 10.2% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $110,229 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Pittsburgh, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher