Fargo, North Dakota vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 13.2% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $73,570 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Fargo, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher