Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 11.6% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $184,861 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Albuquerque, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  44.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher