Cost of Living Calculator - Gulf Shores, Alabama vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 30.7% more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $98,026 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Portland
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs Portland, OR
Compared to Gulf Shores, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  68.9% higher
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher

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