Benton, Arkansas vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 20.0% more expensive than Benton, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $36,007 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Benton, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Benton, Arkansas
Benton, AR vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Benton, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher