Toledo, Ohio vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 40.3% more expensive than Toledo, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $70,152 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Toledo, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Toledo, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
333% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Toledo, Ohio
Toledo, OH vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Toledo, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  279.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  27.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower