Auburn, Washington vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 23.6% cheaper than Auburn, Washington.

You would need a salary of $57,297 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Auburn, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Auburn, Washington
Auburn, WA vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Auburn, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.9% higher
  Commute
  46.9% lower
  Health
  31.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% lower

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