Charleston, Illinois vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 43.1% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,370 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
270% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Charleston, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  34.0% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher