Sylacauga, Alabama vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 35.2% more expensive than Sylacauga, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $101,437 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Sylacauga, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Sylacauga, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Sylacauga, Alabama
Sylacauga, AL vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Sylacauga, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% higher
      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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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