Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 11.4% cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $13,297 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Columbia
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Gulf Shores, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% lower
      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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher