Cost of Living Calculator - Gulf Shores, Alabama vs Athens-Clarke County, Georgia


The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 13.0% cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $65,227 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Athens-Clarke County
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Gulf Shores, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower

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