Simi Valley, California vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 33.3% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $33,366 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Simi Valley, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  30.3% lower
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower