Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 6.5% cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $187,073 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Colorado Springs, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  39.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher