Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 25.7% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $62,841 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Fort Wayne, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher