Charleston, West Virginia vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 25.2% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $62,608 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Charleston, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% higher
      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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher

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