Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 13.2% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $45,274 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Grand Rapids, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  42.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher