Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Farmington, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Farmington, New Mexico is 22.7% cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $38,648 in Farmington, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Farmington, New Mexico is cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Farmington
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Farmington, NM
Compared to Gulf Shores, Farmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  27.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower