Oakley, California vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 36.6% cheaper than Oakley, California.

You would need a salary of $31,696 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Oakley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Oakley, California
Oakley, CA vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Oakley, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  45.4% lower
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower