Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Durango, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durango, Colorado is 17.7% more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $88,253 in Durango, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durango, Colorado is more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Durango
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Durango, CO
Compared to Gulf Shores, Durango is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  30.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher