Jamestown, New York vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 51.2% more expensive than Jamestown, New York.

You would need a salary of $75,597 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Jamestown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Jamestown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
303% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Jamestown, New York
Jamestown, NY vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Jamestown, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.2% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  376.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher