Tulsa, Oklahoma vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 22.9% more expensive than Tulsa, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $92,498 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Tulsa, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower