Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Covington, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Louisiana is 2.8% cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $34,033 in Covington, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Louisiana is cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Covington
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Covington, LA
Compared to Gulf Shores, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  35.4% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher