Palmyra, Virginia vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 6.7% more expensive than Palmyra, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,372 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmyra, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Palmyra, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Palmyra, Virginia
Palmyra, VA vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Palmyra, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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