Cost of Living Calculator - Gulf Shores, Alabama vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 48.7% more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $74,334 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Washington
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs Washington, DC
Compared to Gulf Shores, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.7% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  75.9% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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