Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 20.0% more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $144,047 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
92% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Gulf Shores, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  57.3% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher