Cost of Living Calculator - Park Ridge, Illinois vs Gulf Shores, Alabama


The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 18.4% cheaper than Park Ridge, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,171 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Park Ridge, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Park Ridge, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Park Ridge, Illinois
Park Ridge, IL vs Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Park Ridge, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  31.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower

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