What is a pro or con of living in Gulf Shores, Alabamacompared to Gulfport, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 154% more expensive in Gulf Shores.

What salary do I need to live in Gulf Shores, Alabama copmared to Gulfport, Mississippi?

A salary of $50,000 in Gulfport, Mississippi should increase to $62,841 in Gulf Shores, Alabama (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GULFPORT vs. GULF SHORES
Cost of Living Comparison

Gulfport, Mississippi vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 25.7% more expensive than Gulfport, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $62,841 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Gulfport, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Gulfport, Mississippi

Gulfport, MS vs. Gulf Shores, AL

Compared to Gulfport, Gulf Shores is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

131.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.2% higher

Commute

11.2% lower

Health

13.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Gulfport, Mississippi vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

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