Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 3.7% more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $51,826 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
84% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Gulf Shores, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  84.5% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher