Canton, Georgia vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 11.9% cheaper than Canton, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $66,065 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Canton, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Canton, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Canton, Georgia
Canton, GA vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Canton, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  39.5% lower
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower