Staten Island, New York vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 34.6% cheaper than Staten Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $32,720 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Staten Island, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Staten Island, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Staten Island, New York
Staten Island, NY vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Staten Island, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.9% lower
  Commute
  58.0% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower