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RALEIGH vs. GULF SHORES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is
1.1%
cheaper
than Raleigh, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$96,947
in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is
cheaper
than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Raleigh, Gulf Shores is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
1.1% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care
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Taxes Considered
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Food
0.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
5.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.7% lower
Commute
13.2% lower
Health
21.8% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
0.8% higher
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