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DURHAM vs. GULF SHORES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Durham, North Carolina vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is
3.9%
more expensive
than Durham, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$60,261
in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is
more expensive
than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Durham, Gulf Shores is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
3.9% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
0.8% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
12.3% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.7% lower
Commute
8.6% lower
Health
18.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
3.1% higher
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