Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 147.4% more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $185,538 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
213% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Gulf Shores, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
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  147.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  442.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  86.5% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
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  Personal
  20.9% higher
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