Tucson, Arizona vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 5.9% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $52,926 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Tucson, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  35.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower