Greensboro, North Carolina vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 22.5% more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $128,615 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro, NC vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Greensboro, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  24.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower