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

Median Home Cost is 254% more expensive in Gulf Shores.

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

A salary of $60,000 in Muncie, Indiana should increase to $85,007 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.

MUNCIE vs. GULF SHORES
Cost of Living Comparison

Muncie, Indiana vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 41.7% more expensive than Muncie, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $85,007 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Muncie, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
254% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Muncie, Indiana

Muncie, IN vs. Gulf Shores, AL

Compared to Muncie, Gulf Shores is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

201.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.4% higher

Commute

3.4% higher

Health

24.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Muncie, Indiana vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

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Muncie, IN vs. Gulf Shores, AL

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