Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Springs, Mississippi is 13.0% cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $65,227 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Springs, Mississippi is cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Ocean Springs
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Ocean Springs, MS
Compared to Gulf Shores, Ocean Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher