Pierre, South Dakota vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 19.2% more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $89,384 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Pierre, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Pierre, South Dakota
Pierre, SD vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Pierre, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  33.7% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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