Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 14.6% cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $40,133 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Chattanooga
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Chattanooga, TN
Compared to Gulf Shores, Chattanooga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower