What is a pro or con of living in Gulf Shores, Alabamacompared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 97% more expensive in Gulf Shores.

What salary do I need to live in Gulf Shores, Alabama copmared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

A salary of $85,000 in Indianapolis, Indiana should increase to $101,419 in Gulf Shores, Alabama (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

INDIANAPOLIS vs. GULF SHORES
Cost of Living Comparison

Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 19.3% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $101,419 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, IN vs. Gulf Shores, AL

Compared to Indianapolis, Gulf Shores is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

81.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.1% higher

Commute

15.3% lower

Health

15.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

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Indianapolis, IN vs. Gulf Shores, AL

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