Murray, Kentucky vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 31.7% more expensive than Murray, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $122,113 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Murray, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Murray, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Murray, Kentucky
Murray, KY vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Murray, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% higher
      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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher