Cost of Living Calculator - Goleta, California vs Gulf Shores, Alabama


The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 43.2% cheaper than Goleta, California.

You would need a salary of $42,635 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Goleta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Goleta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Goleta, California
Goleta, CA vs Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Goleta, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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