Russellville, Arkansas vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 37.1% more expensive than Russellville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $102,808 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Russellville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Russellville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Russellville, Arkansas
Russellville, AR vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Russellville, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% higher
      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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  20.9% higher
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher