Whittier, Alaska vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 22.8% more expensive than Whittier, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $92,091 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Whittier, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Whittier, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
285% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Whittier, Alaska
Whittier, AK vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Whittier, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  260.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% lower
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower