Castle Rock, Colorado vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 26.5% cheaper than Castle Rock, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $36,756 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Castle Rock, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Castle Rock, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Castle Rock, Colorado
Castle Rock, CO vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Castle Rock, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  39.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower

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