Farmington, New Mexico vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 29.4% more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $64,687 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Farmington, New Mexico
Farmington, NM vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Farmington, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  37.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher