San Francisco, California vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 58.5% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $20,758 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to San Francisco, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.5% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  51.4% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% lower