Olney, Illinois vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 40.3% more expensive than Olney, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $70,152 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Olney, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Olney, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
326% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Olney, Illinois
Olney, IL vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Olney, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher