Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Gulf Shores, Alabama


The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 34.0% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $66,037 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Boston, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  41.7% lower
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.4% lower

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