Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 1.9% cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $39,226 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
55% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Virginia Beach, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower

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