Mokena, Illinois vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 1.7% cheaper than Mokena, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,175 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Mokena, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Mokena, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
53% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Mokena, Illinois
Mokena, IL vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Mokena, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher