Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 19.7% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $23,948 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Bowling Green, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher