Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 9.5% cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $45,262 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana is cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Baton Rouge
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Baton Rouge, LA
Compared to Gulf Shores, Baton Rouge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% lower
      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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  44.9% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower