Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Carlyle, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlyle, Illinois is 21.1% cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $39,437 in Carlyle, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlyle, Illinois is cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Carlyle
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Carlyle, IL
Compared to Gulf Shores, Carlyle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  20.3% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher