Lake Havasu City, Arizona vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 6.2% cheaper than Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $70,347 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Lake Havasu City, Arizona
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
11% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Lake Havasu City, AZ vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Lake Havasu City, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% lower
      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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher