Cost of Living Calculator - Lancaster, California vs Gulf Shores, Alabama


The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 11.9% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $132,130 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
51% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Lancaster, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  29.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower

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