Franklin, Tennessee vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 26.9% cheaper than Franklin, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $36,570 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Franklin, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin, TN vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Franklin, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  23.8% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower