Bakersfield, California vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 2.0% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $97,969 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Bakersfield, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes 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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  Food
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  26.1% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  3.9% lower
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