Cape Girardeau, Missouri vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 24.4% more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $186,671 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau, MO vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Cape Girardeau, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower