Oro Valley, Arizona vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 9.1% cheaper than Oro Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $45,467 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Oro Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Oro Valley, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Oro Valley, Arizona
Oro Valley, AZ vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Oro Valley, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  35.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower