Plattsburgh, New York vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 29.5% more expensive than Plattsburgh, New York.

You would need a salary of $97,155 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Plattsburgh, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Plattsburgh, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Plattsburgh, New York
Plattsburgh, NY vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Plattsburgh, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher