Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 18.2% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $61,369 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Gaithersburg, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  43.5% lower
  Health
  33.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower