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BENTON vs. GULF SHORES
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
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, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
4.3% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
90.2% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.6% higher
Commute
14.3% lower
Health
26.1% higher
Taxes
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Personal
1.1% higher
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