Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Billerica, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billerica, Massachusetts is 31.4% more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $89,346 in Billerica, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billerica, Massachusetts is more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Billerica
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Billerica, MA
Compared to Gulf Shores, Billerica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.2% higher