What is a pro or con of living in Gulf Shores, Alabamacompared to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 46% more expensive in Gulf Shores.

What salary do I need to live in Gulf Shores, Alabama copmared to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $57,952 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.

MYRTLE BEACH vs. GULF SHORES
Cost of Living Comparison

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 15.9% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $57,952 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Gulf Shores, AL

Compared to Myrtle Beach, Gulf Shores is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

73.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.1% lower

Commute

2.7% lower

Health

17.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

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Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Gulf Shores, AL

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