Greenville, South Carolina vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 14.2% more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $34,262 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenville, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville, SC vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Greenville, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower