Amory, Mississippi vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 39.9% more expensive than Amory, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $69,959 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Amory, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Amory, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
237% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Amory, Mississippi
Amory, MS vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Amory, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  207.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher