Surf City, North Carolina vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 15.2% cheaper than Surf City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,385 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Surf City, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Surf City, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Surf City, North Carolina
Surf City, NC vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Surf City, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
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  15.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
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  Personal
  2.5% higher
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