Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Chantilly, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chantilly, Virginia is 50.7% more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $195,962 in Chantilly, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chantilly, Virginia is more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Chantilly
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Chantilly, VA
Compared to Gulf Shores, Chantilly is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.7% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  66.1% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher