Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Gulf Shores, Alabama


The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 39.6% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $45,278 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Seattle, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.0% higher
  Commute
  44.1% lower
  Health
  31.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower

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