New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is essentially the same as New Orleans, Louisiana.
The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is essentially the same as New Orleans, Louisiana.

New Orleans, LA vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to New Orleans, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.3% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  42.0% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher