Hanford, California vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 6.6% more expensive than Hanford, California.

You would need a salary of $106,632 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Hanford, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Hanford, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Hanford, California
Hanford, CA vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Hanford, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  28.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher